The distance between Invercargill and Dunedin is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Invercargill to Dunedin by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunedin → Invercargill if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Dunedin.
There are several options for getting from Invercargill to Dunedin by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$41 ($25) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$49 ($30).
The distance between Invercargill and Dunedin is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Invercargill and Dunedin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Invercargill to Dunedin is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$49 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Invercargill and Dunedin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$41 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Invercargill and Dunedin. We recommend that you drive to Dunedin. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Invercargill and Dunedin. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Invercargill and Dunedin with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Invercargill and Dunedin. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Invercargill to Dunedin. We recommend that you take the bus to Dunedin. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Invercargill and Dunedin. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Invercargill to Dunedin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$41 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 10m | NZ$41($25) | twice daily | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | NZ$49($30) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
Catch-A-Bus South
The following major airports near Dunedin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.