There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Kakanui by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dunedin to Mahenobus Christchurch - Dunedin
1h 22m$56–68Drive 101.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dunedin to Kakanuicar 101.4 km
1h 21m$31–45Train
- Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain The Victorian
3h 15m$164–210Bus via Cumberland St, outside New World
- Take the bus from Cumberland St, outside New World to Mahenobus 1
1h 37m$57–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Kakanui is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Kakanui is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunedin to Kakanui. However, there are services departing from Dunedin and arriving at Maheno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunedin to Kakanui. However, there are services departing from Dunedin and arriving at Oamaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Dunedin and Kakanui is 104 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunedin to Kakanui without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Dunedin to Kakanui, including transfers.
Dunedin to Kakanui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.
Dunedin to Kakanui train services, operated by Dunedin Railways, depart from Dunedin station.
The best way to get from Dunedin to Kakanui is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $55 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $210 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Kakanui, Otago, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Dunedin to Maheno once daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Otago Regional Council also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Dunedin Railways operates a train from Dunedin to Oamaru once a week. Tickets cost $110–150 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 022 436 9074
- [email protected]
- Website
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Maheno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 800 474 082
- [email protected]
- Website
- Otago Regional Council
Bus from Dunedin to Maheno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- Otago Regional Council
Bus from Cumberland St, outside New World to Maheno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Otago Regional Council
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Booking & Getting There
Dunedin to Kakanui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Maheno station.
Dunedin to Kakanui train services, operated by Dunedin Railways, arrive at Oamaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Kakanui is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Dunedin to Kakanui.
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