How to travel from Oamaru to Dunedin, New Zealand

The distance between Oamaru and Dunedin is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oamaru 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Otago University.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NZ$28($17)
Operated byInterCity+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Dunedin station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$74($45)
Operated by

Dunedin Railways

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Drive

Drive to Dunedin.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance112km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and Dunedin

There are several options for getting from Oamaru to Dunedin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$28 ($17) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$33 ($20).

The distance between Oamaru and Dunedin is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Oamaru and Dunedin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oamaru to Dunedin is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$33 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and Dunedin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$28 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oamaru and Dunedin. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oamaru and Dunedin with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 45m.

Dunedin Railways run train services between Oamaru and Dunedin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oamaru and Dunedin. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oamaru and Dunedin with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 30m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Oamaru and Dunedin. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to Dunedin. We recommend that you take the bus to Otago University. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oamaru and Dunedin. The distance is around 112km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to Dunedin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$28 ($17).

How do I get from Oamaru to Dunedin

Compare travel optionsbetween Oamaru and Dunedin

Transport options from Oamaru to Dunedin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
NZ$28($17)
every 20 mins111km (69 miles)
Train
2h 45m
NZ$74($45)
once a week124km (77 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
NZ$33($20)
on demand112km (70 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