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Timaru to Karitane buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Timaru and Karitane takes 12h and the fastest bus takes 10h 49m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Timaru to Karitane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h
Duration
168 km
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Timaru to Karitane bus times

Buses run twice a week between Timaru and Karitane. The service departs Timaru at 8:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Karitane at 09:40:58. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityOtago Regional Council13h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityOtago Regional Council10h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Timaru to Karitane? 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.

Map of how to get from Timaru to Karitane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.3 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Karitane, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Timaru to Palmerston twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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