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How to get fromOamaru to Manapouriby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Manapouri by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    10h 28m

  2. Drive 399.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Manapouricar car 399.9 km
    4h 51m
    $116–168

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to Te Anaushuttle bus Dunedin to Te Anau via The Catlins & Invercargill
    13h 51m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown to Te Anaubus bus
    12h 28m
    $288–405

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Manapouri.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 582.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Manapouri via Dunedin, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Te Anau in around 10h 28m.

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