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.
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.
👋 Also check out Dunedin → Oamaru if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Otago University.
Take the train to Dunedin station.
Dunedin Railways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 30m | NZ$28($17) | every 20 mins | 111km (69 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | NZ$74($45) | once a week | 124km (77 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | NZ$33($20) | on demand | 112km (70 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.