There are 3 ways to get from Oamaru to Tarras by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oamaru to Otago UniversityChristchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Otago University to CromwellQueenstown - Dunedin
7h 42m$15–161Drive 196.5 km
- Drive from Oamaru to Tarras196.5 km
2h 18m$59–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Oamaru to DunedinThe Victorian
- Take the bus from Dunedin to CromwellQueenstown - Dunedin
9h$86–201
Oamaru to Tarras by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Tarras is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Tarras is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Oamaru to Tarras. However, there are services departing from Oamaru and arriving at Tarras via Otago University and Cromwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Oamaru and Tarras is 373 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Oamaru to Tarras without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $15 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Oamaru to Tarras, including transfers.
Oamaru to Tarras bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Oamaru station.
Oamaru to Tarras bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otago University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oamaru to Tarras is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Oamaru to Tarras.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tarras.
What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Tarras, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Oamaru to Tarras via Otago University and Cromwell in around 7h 42m.
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- 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 Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Otago University to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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