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Trip Overview

The bus between Invercargill and Motueka takes 47h 21m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Invercargill to Motueka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47h 21m
Duration
1,059 km
Distance
$280
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Invercargill to Motueka bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Invercargill and Motueka. The service departs Invercargill at 8:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Motueka at 07:46:00. All services require a transfer at Dunedin and take an average of 47h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCityInterCityThe Better Bus47h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCityInterCityThe Better Bus47h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCityInterCityThe Better Bus47h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCityInterCityThe Better Bus47h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Invercargill to Motueka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,058.6 km
  • Duration: 47h 21m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Motueka i-Site via Dunedin, Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and The Sails Motel in around 22h 17m.

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