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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    20h 19m
    $303–741

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus bus
    22h 35m
    $133–318

  3. Drive  823.5 km

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Tākakacar car 823.5 km
    10h
    $271–392

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane DUD - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    12h 39m
    $660–1,256

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    16h 20m
    $284–1,133

  6. 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 to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    13h 4m
    $719–2,006

Dunedin to Tākaka by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dunedin to Tākaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 902.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Dunedin to Takaka via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Brown Hut in around 22h 35m.

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