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How to get fromDunedin to Punakaikiby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunedin to Punakaiki by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane DUD - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $234–826

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    12h 13m
    $109–183

  3. Drive 554.4 km

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Punakaikicar car 554.4 km
    6h 46m
    $163–235

  4. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $414–1,336

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    12h 54m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus
    13h 25m

Dunedin to Punakaiki by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Dunedin to Punakaiki via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 13h 25m.

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