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How to get fromTākaka to Dunedinby bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tākaka to Dunedin by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    19h 42m
    $170–352

  2. Drive  823.5 km

    1. Drive from Tākaka to Dunedincar car 823.5 km
    10h
    $252–364

  3. Shuttle, bus, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    3. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane BHE - DUD
    12h 44m
    $779–1,380

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    16h 30m
    $303–1,160

  5. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    20h 19m
    $322–768

Tākaka to Dunedin by shuttle, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 955.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 42m

What companies run services between Tākaka, New Zealand and Dunedin, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Tākaka to Dunedin via Wainui Bay, Nelson, Blenheim, and Christchurch in around 19h 42m.

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