The distance between Blenheim and Invercargill is around 862km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Blenheim to Invercargill by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Invercargill → Blenheim if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Invercargill (IVC).
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Invercargill.
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Take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Invercargill.
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There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Invercargill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$130 ($80) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$290 ($180).
The distance between Blenheim and Invercargill is around 862km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (438 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Blenheim and Invercargill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$290 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Invercargill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$130 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blenheim and Invercargill. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blenheim to Invercargill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Christchurch. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
InterCity, Atomic Travel and Catch-A-Bus South run regular bus services between Blenheim and Invercargill. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Blenheim and Invercargill. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Blenheim to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Blenheim to Invercargill typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).
The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blenheim and Invercargill. The distance is around 881km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$290 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | NZ$290($180) | 4 times a week | 862km (535 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16hrs | NZ$130($80) | once daily | 894km (556 miles) |
Bus via Christchurch | 16h 25m | NZ$165($100) | once daily | 904km (562 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16hrs | NZ$265($160) | 4 times a week | 904km (562 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | NZ$195($120) | on demand | 881km (548 miles) |
Atomic Travel
Catch-A-Bus South
The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.