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How to get fromInvercargill to Rollestonby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Invercargill to Rolleston by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    2h 57m
    $115–635

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    10h 34m
    $33–110

  3. Drive  541.8 km

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Rollestoncar car 541.8 km
    6h 43m
    $164–237

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Dunedinshuttle bus Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    15h 39m
    $169–362

  5. Bus via Milton

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Miltonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milton to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus
    11h 11m

Invercargill to Rolleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Rolleston, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Invercargill to Rolleston via Dunedin in around 10h 34m.

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