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There are 5 ways to get from Owaka to Timaru by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balclutha to DunedinbusDunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    5h 35m
    $135–257

  2. Drive 306.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Owaka to Timarucar306.8 km
    3h 45m
    $92–132

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Balclutha to Dunedin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Timaru (TIU)planeDUD - TIU
    6h 34m
    $345–1,157

  4. Bus via Timaru

    1. Take the bus from Balclutha to DunedinbusDunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    6h 5m
    $135–257

  5. Bus via Timaru #2

    1. Take the bus from Balclutha to DunedinbusInvercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    6h 19m
    $163–256

Dunedin (DUD) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Owaka, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Owaka to Timaru via Balclutha and Dunedin in around 5h 35m.

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