How to travel from Hanmer Springs to Dunedin, New Zealand

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.

4 routes found

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.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$87($53)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Oamaru then take the train to Dunedin station.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$160($100)
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Drive

Drive to Dunedin.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hanmer Springs and Dunedin. We recommend that you drive to Dunedin. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hanmer Springs and Dunedin

Transport options from Hanmer Springs to Dunedin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
NZ$87($53)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Bus via Christchurch8h 15m
NZ$95($57)
once daily495km (308 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 40m
NZ$160($100)
once a week507km (315 miles)
Drive
6hrs
NZ$110($66)
on demand488km (303 miles)

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Airports near Dunedin

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

DUD
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Dunedin
WKA
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Dunedin
ZQN
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Dunedin