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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Oamaru is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $370 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Oamaru is to fly and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $140 - $700.

How far is it from Auckland to Oamaru?

The distance between Auckland and Oamaru is 993 km.

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

The best way to get from Auckland to Oamaru without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 36m and costs $85 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Auckland to Oamaru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oamaru?

There are 91+ hotels available in Oamaru.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Oamaru by plane, bus, car ferry, train, 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.

Fly to Timaru, bus
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)plane AKL - TIU
2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamarubus
7h 49m
$144–662
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus
27h 36m
$85–364
Train, car ferry, drive, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus
27h 54m
$570–1,549
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Oamarucar
17h 58m
$430–644
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane AKL - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus
7h 59m
$129–482
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus
8h 58m
$100–365

Auckland to Oamaru by bus, car ferry, and foot

13Weekly Services

27h 36mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Oamaru.

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Distance: 993.4 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Oamaru. 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 Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Oamaru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Oamaru via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 27h 36m.

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