What is the cheapest way to get from Otago to Picton?

The cheapest way to get from Otago to Picton is to bus which costs $30 - $150 and takes 13h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otago to Picton?

The fastest way to get from Otago to Picton is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $450 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Otago and Picton?

No, there is no direct bus from Otago to Picton. However, there are services departing from Dunedin and arriving at Picton via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Otago to Picton?

The distance between Otago and Picton is 613 km. The road distance is 688.9 km.

How do I travel from Otago to Picton without a car?

The best way to get from Otago to Picton without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $30 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Otago to Picton?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Otago to Picton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otago to Picton bus from?

Otago to Picton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.

Bus or fly from Otago to Picton?

The best way to get from Otago to Picton is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $290 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $150 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Otago to Picton bus arrive?

Otago to Picton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Otago to Picton?

Yes, the driving distance between Otago to Picton is 689 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Otago to Picton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Otago to Picton?

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Where can I stay near Picton?

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Otago to Picton - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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Fly Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
7h 14m
$290–910
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
13h 5m
$34–143
Drive 688.9 km
1. Drive from Dunedin to Pictoncar 688.9 km
8h 33m
$198–286
Fly Dunedin to Woodbourne Airport
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane DUD - BHE
7h 6m
$455–1,321
Fly Queenstown Airport to Wellington, car ferry
1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
7h 49m
$257–901
Fly Dunedin to Wellington, car ferry
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane DUD - WLG
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
7h 47m
$412–1,062
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
14h 15m
$251–621

Otago to Picton by bus

13Weekly Buses

13h 5mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 612.9 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Otago, New Zealand and Picton, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunedin to Picton via Christchurch in around 13h 5m.

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