Rome2Rio

How to get fromDunedin to Lytteltonby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Lyttelton

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Lyttelton by plane, bus, 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.

  1. Fly from Dunedin, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    3h 50m
    $444–941

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    7h 11m
    $22–71

  3. Drive  368.4 km

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Lytteltoncar car 368.4 km
    4h 36m
    $126–181

  4. Bus to Invercargill, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    6h 56m
    $183–765

Dunedin to Lyttelton by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Lyttelton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Lyttelton, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Dunedin to Christchurch twice daily. Tickets cost $19–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.