There are 3 ways to get from Dunedin to Papatowai by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus Invercargill
- Take the taxi from Balclutha to Papatowaitaxi
1h 59m$260–320Drive 136.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Dunedin to Papatowaicar 136.7 km
1h 39m$46–67Bus, taxi via Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus Dunedin - Invercargill
- Take the taxi from Balclutha to Papatowaitaxi
2h 4m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Papatowai is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Papatowai is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Dunedin and Papatowai is 147 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunedin to Papatowai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 59m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Dunedin to Papatowai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Papatowai is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dunedin to Papatowai.
There are 25+ hotels available in Papatowai.
What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Papatowai, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Papatowai. However, you can take the bus to Balclutha then take the taxi to Papatowai. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunedin to Papatowai in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
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