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How to get fromDunedin to Obanby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Oban by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus Invercargill
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    5h 52m
    $294–388

  2. Bus, ferry via Invercargill

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    6h 21m
    $242–330

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane DUD - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $389–1,126

  4. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to Invercargillshuttle bus Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    11h 23m
    $390–550

Dunedin (DUD) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 293.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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