The distance between Greymouth and Dunedin is around 544km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Greymouth to Dunedin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Otago University.
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Take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Oamaru then take the train to Dunedin station.
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There are several options for getting from Greymouth to Dunedin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$100 ($62) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$120 ($74).
The distance between Greymouth and Dunedin is around 544km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Greymouth and Dunedin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Greymouth to Dunedin is to drive which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$120 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Greymouth and Dunedin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$100 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Greymouth and Dunedin. We recommend that you drive to Dunedin. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Greymouth and Dunedin. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Greymouth to Dunedin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Christchurch. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
Atomic Travel and InterCity run regular bus services between Greymouth and Dunedin. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Greymouth to Dunedin. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch and then to Otago University. instead which will take 10h 30m.
The closest major airport to Dunedin is Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Dunedin. Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) 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 Greymouth and Dunedin. The distance is around 544km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Greymouth to Dunedin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$100 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 10h 30m | NZ$100($62) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 10m | NZ$260($160) | once a week | 607km (377 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | NZ$120($74) | on demand | 544km (338 miles) |
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Dunedin Railways
The following major airports near Dunedin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.