The distance between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanmer Springs 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 Dunedin.
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Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Oamaru then take the train to Dunedin station.
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There are several options for getting from Hanmer Springs to Dunedin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$87 ($53) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$110 ($66).
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Hanmer Springs and Dunedin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Dunedin is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx NZ$110 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$87 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin. We recommend that you drive to Dunedin. instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hanmer Springs and Dunedin. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hanmer Springs 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 8h 15m.
Hanmer Connections, Atomic Travel and InterCity run regular bus services between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanmer Springs to Dunedin. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch and then to Dunedin. instead which will take 8h 15m.
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 Hanmer Springs and Dunedin. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Dunedin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$87 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 8h 15m | NZ$87($53) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus via Christchurch | 8h 15m | NZ$95($57) | once daily | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 40m | NZ$160($100) | once a week | 507km (315 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | NZ$110($66) | on demand | 488km (303 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.