The distance between Tauranga and Dunedin is around 1,243km (773 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tauranga to Dunedin by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Dunedin (DUD).
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Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Dunedin.
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There are several options for getting from Tauranga to Dunedin by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$330 ($200) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$425 ($260).
The distance between Tauranga and Dunedin is around 1,243km (773 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,024km (636 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Tauranga and Dunedin by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Dunedin is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$425 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga and Dunedin is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$330 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tauranga and Dunedin. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Dunedin (DUD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tauranga and Dunedin. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Dunedin (DUD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Tauranga and Dunedin. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Dunedin (DUD) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Tauranga to Dunedin. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tauranga to Dunedin typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Dunedin (DUD).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tauranga to Dunedin. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Dunedin (DUD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Dunedin is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$425 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | NZ$425($260) | twice daily | 1,243km (773 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | NZ$510($315) | once daily | 1,462km (909 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 10m | NZ$330($200) | 4 times a day | 1,303km (809 miles) |
The following major airports near Dunedin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.