There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Invercargill by bus, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oamaru to DunedinChristchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to InvercargillInvercargill
6h 17m$65–141Drive 318 km
- Drive from Oamaru to Invercargill318 km
3h 54m$95–138Bus, Tour
- Take the bus from Oamaru to DunedinChristchurch - Dunedin
- Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to InvercargillDunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins
11h 35m$175–301Train, bus
- Take the train from Oamaru to DunedinThe Victorian
- Take the bus from Dunedin to InvercargillInvercargill
7h 23m$136–181
Oamaru to Invercargill by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Invercargill is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Invercargill is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Oamaru to Invercargill. However, there are services departing from Oamaru and arriving at Invercargill via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Oamaru and Invercargill is 339 km. The road distance is 318 km.
The best way to get from Oamaru to Invercargill without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Oamaru to Invercargill, including transfers.
Oamaru to Invercargill bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Oamaru station.
Oamaru to Invercargill bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oamaru to Invercargill is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Oamaru to Invercargill.
There are 83+ hotels available in Invercargill.
What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Invercargill, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Oamaru to Invercargill via Dunedin and Dunedin in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 022 436 9074
- info@dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Website
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train from Oamaru to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Oamaru to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- info@rippletravelgroup.com
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- bookings@cheekykiwitravel.com
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Dunedin to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–250
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.com
- Adult
- $250
- Child
- $170
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