There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru by bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus Queenstown - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
8h 33mDrive 281.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Queenstown-Airport-ZQN to Oamarucar 281.8 km
3h 19m$82–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Oamaru281.8 km
3h 19mBus, train
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus Queenstown - Dunedin
- Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain The Victorian
9h 57m$138–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Oamaru via Frankton Bus Interchange and Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Oamaru is 397 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru, including transfers.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Oamaru.
There are 101+ hotels available in Oamaru.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Airport to Oamaru via Frankton Bus Interchange and Dunedin in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 022 436 9074
- [email protected]
- Website
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Oamaru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


