How to travel from Hamilton to Oamaru, New Zealand
The distance between Hamilton and Oamaru is around 941km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamilton to Oamaru by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oamaru → Hamilton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$485($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Oamaru.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$370($225)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Oamaru.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$375($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton and Oamaru
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton to Oamaru by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$205 ($125) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$485 ($295).
The distance between Hamilton and Oamaru is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 888km (552 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hamilton and Oamaru by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton to Oamaru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$485 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton and Oamaru is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$205 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton and Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton and Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton to Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Oamaru is Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) which is approximately 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton to Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton to Oamaru is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$485 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton and Oamaru
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 20m | NZ$485($295) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
| Fly to Dunedin (DUD), Bus | 5h 30m | NZ$440($270) | once daily | 1,176km (731 miles) |
| Fly to Christchurch (CHC), Bus | 6h 30m | NZ$470($290) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | NZ$205($125) | 5 times a week | 1,319km (819 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 21h 40m | NZ$370($225) | 3 times a week | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 45m | NZ$375($230) | 4 times a day | 1,199km (745 miles) |
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Airports near Oamaru
The following major airports near Oamaru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Oamaru
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Oamaru