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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dunedin is to fly and bus which costs $340 - $950 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dunedin is to fly which takes 9h 49m and costs $500 - $950.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dunedin?

The distance between Melbourne and Dunedin is 2334 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Melbourne to Dunedin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Dunedin?

Dunedin is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 12:12 AM in Melbourne and 2:12 AM in Dunedin.

Where can I stay near Dunedin?

There are 285+ hotels available in Dunedin.

Melbourne to Dunedin - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Dunedin by plane or bus

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 Dunedin
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane MEL - DUD
9h 49m
$540–948
Fly to Timaru, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Timaru (TIU)plane MEL - TIU
2. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus
14h 12m
$256–1,031
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane MEL - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus
11h 8m
$346–951
Fly to Invercargill, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane MEL - IVC
2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
13h 24m
$281–985

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

42Weekly Planes

7h 53mAverage Duration

$267Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Dunedin.

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Distance: 2,334 km
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dunedin, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin (DUD) every 4 hours.

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