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How to get fromNapier to Oamaruby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Napier to Oamaru by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NPE - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamarubus bus
    5h 53m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    22h 16m
    $160–293

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Oamarucar car
    14h 25m
    $379–510

  4. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane NPE - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus
    8h 13m

  5. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus bus
    7h 28m

  6. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    23h 5m
    $381–791

Napier to Oamaru by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 809.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Napier to Oamaru. However, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Oamaru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Napier to Oamaru via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 22h 16m.

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