What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $360 - $900 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Melbourne is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $480 - $800.

How far is it from Dunedin to Melbourne?

The distance between Dunedin and Melbourne is 2334 km.

How long does it take to get from Dunedin to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Dunedin to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dunedin and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h behind Dunedin. It is currently 7:54 PM in Dunedin and 5:54 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Dunedin to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Dunedin to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DUD - MEL
9h 5m
$484–800
Bus to Invercargill, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane IVC - MEL
12h 6m
$279–873
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ZQN - MEL
10h 48m
$363–878
Fly Dunedin to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DUD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
14h 28m
$420–1,640

Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

39Weekly Planes

8h 23mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,334.1 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours.

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