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How to get fromNapier to Balcluthaby plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Balclutha by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Dunedin (DUD)planeNPE - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
    5h 43m
    $156–872

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier 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 Otago Universitybus
    5. Take the bus from Otago University to Balcluthabus
    27h 15m
    $85–717

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston Northbus
    2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry
    4. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
    5. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus
    6. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus
    27h 4m
    $467–1,043

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Balcluthacar
    16h 46m
    $379–915

  5. Fly to Invercargill, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Invercargill (IVC)planeNPE - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Balcluthabus
    7h 25m
    $176–696

Napier to Balclutha by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Balclutha, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Napier to Balclutha. However, you can fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, then take the bus to Balclutha. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Napier to Balclutha via Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Picton, Picton, Rangiora, Church Corner, and Dunedin in around 27h 4m.

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