Buses to Dunedin
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Dunedin, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin to Christchurch | New Zealand | 310 km (193 mi) | about 5 h 49 min |
| Dunedin to Wellington | New Zealand | 615 km (382 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Dunedin to Lower Hutt | New Zealand | 628 km (390 mi) | about 11 h 31 min |
| Dunedin to Hamilton | New Zealand | 982 km (610 mi) | about 17 h 53 min |
| Dunedin to Tauranga | New Zealand | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 18 h 37 min |
| Dunedin to Manukau City | New Zealand | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 19 h 8 min |
| Dunedin to Auckland | New Zealand | 1,064 km (661 mi) | about 19 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Where to buy bus tickets
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.