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How to get fromQueenstown to Oamaruby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Dunedinbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    7h 40m

  2. Drive 287.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queenstown to Oamarucar car 287.6 km
    3h 25m
    $83–120

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Dunedinbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain train The Victorian
    9h 4m
    $128–200

  4. Bus, train via Waihola

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Waiholabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waihola to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain train
    9h 24m
    $149–230

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queenstown to Oamaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Queenstown to Oamaru via Dunedin in around 7h 40m.

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