How to travel from Blenheim to Invercargill, New Zealand

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.

5 routes found

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 InvercargillBlenheim if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Invercargill (IVC).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$290($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Invercargill.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$130($80)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Invercargill.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$265($160)
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Drive

Drive to Invercargill.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance881km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and Invercargill

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Invercargill

Transport options from Blenheim to Invercargill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
NZ$290($180)
4 times a week862km (535 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16hrs
NZ$130($80)
once daily894km (556 miles)
Bus via Christchurch16h 25m
NZ$165($100)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Train and Bus
16hrs
NZ$265($160)
4 times a week904km (562 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
NZ$195($120)
on demand881km (548 miles)

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Airports near Invercargill

The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

IVC
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
DUD
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
ZQN
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Invercargill