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How to get fromDunedin to Russellby plane, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunedin to Russell by plane, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dunedin, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane DUD - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    7h 29m
    $211–1,028

  2. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane ZQN - KKE
    3. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    10h 37m
    $201–1,011

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Russellcar car
    22h 40m
    $579–787

Dunedin (DUD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,297 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Russell. However, you can take the bus to Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunedin to Russell via Picton and Wellington in around 22h 40m.

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