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How to get fromTimaru to Owakaby bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    5h 21m
    $130–260

  2. Drive 306.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Owakacar car 306.8 km
    3h 46m
    $90–130

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane TIU - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus bus
    7h 1m
    $341–1,205

  4. Bus via Timaru

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    6h 1m
    $130–260

  5. Bus via Timaru #2

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Invercargill
    6h 8m
    $155–265

Timaru (TIU) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Owaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Timaru to Owaka via Dunedin and Balclutha in around 5h 21m.

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