What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Dunedin?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Dunedin is to train and fly which costs $130 - $420 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Dunedin?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Dunedin is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $420.

How far is it from Auckland to Dunedin?

The distance between Auckland and Dunedin is 1126 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Dunedin without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Dunedin without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 29h 46m and costs $80 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Dunedin?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Auckland to Dunedin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunedin?

There are 286+ hotels available in Dunedin.

Auckland to Dunedin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Dunedin by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Dunedin
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)AKL - DUD
5h 11m
$138–419
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
29h 46m
$80–699
Train, car ferry, drive, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
30h 3m
$565–1,884
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Dunedin
19h 18m
$456–1,016
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)AKL - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago University
9h 15m
$124–642
Fly to Invercargill, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)AKL - IVC
2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedin
8h 31m
$189–726

Auckland to Dunedin by bus, car ferry, and foot

13Weekly Services

29h 46mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Dunedin.

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Distance: 1,126.3 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Dunedin, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Dunedin. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, then take the bus to Dunedin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Dunedin via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 29h 46m.

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