How to travel from Tauranga to Oamaru, New Zealand
The distance between Tauranga and Oamaru is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tauranga to Oamaru by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oamaru → Tauranga if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNZ$310($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Oamaru.
- Duration24hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$230($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Oamaru.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$375($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tauranga and Oamaru
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tauranga to Oamaru by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$230 ($140) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$310 ($190).
The distance between Tauranga and Oamaru is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (578 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tauranga and Oamaru by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Oamaru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$310 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga and Oamaru is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$230 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tauranga and Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tauranga and Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tauranga to Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Oamaru is Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) which is approximately 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tauranga to Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Oamaru is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$310 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tauranga and Oamaru
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | NZ$310($190) | once daily | 969km (602 miles) |
| Fly to Dunedin (DUD), Bus | 5h 20m | NZ$285($175) | once daily | 1,355km (842 miles) |
| Fly to Christchurch (CHC), Bus | 6h 30m | NZ$400($245) | once daily | 984km (611 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24hrs | NZ$230($140) | once daily | 1,263km (785 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 50m | NZ$375($230) | 4 times a day | 1,191km (740 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tauranga and Oamaru
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Airports near Oamaru
The following major airports near Oamaru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Oamaru
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Oamaru