Christchurch to Dunedin

Christchurch to Dunedin

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Christchurch to Dunedin Schedule

Christchurch to Dunedin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
InterCity Group Standard 07:45 - 13:50NZD 72.82
Air New Zealand Economy 08:35 - 10:10NZD 326.29
Air New Zealand Economy 10:00 - 15:55NZD 447.76
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ574912:00 - 13:05NZD 324.12
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ575515:20 - 16:25NZD 299.47
Jetstar Airways Economy 17:55 - 09:00NZD 582.10
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ575718:05 - 19:10NZD 239.56
Air New Zealand Economy 20:30 - 10:10NZD 534.87

Transportation from Christchurch to Dunedin

Facts about the transport from Christchurch to Dunedin

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure7:45 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day5
Distance305 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group

How to get from Christchurch to Dunedin

Travelling between Christchurch and Dunedin is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 225.84 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 133.77.

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Dunedin?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Christchurch and Dunedin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Christchurch and Dunedin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 5m to reach Dunedin.

How much does it cost to get from Christchurch to Dunedin?

Travelling between Christchurch and Dunedin can be as cheap as USD 133.77 if you opt for a Air New Zealand flight and as expensive as USD 225.84 if you buy a Air New Zealand flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Christchurch and Dunedin ?

  • 5 from Christchurch to Dunedin starting from 08:40 Christchurch Airport until 19:30 Christchurch Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Christchurch to Dunedin.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Christchurch to Dunedin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 133.67.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Christchurch and Dunedin

Air New Zealand

Bus

Travelling from Christchurch to Dunedin overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Christchurch and Dunedin

InterCity Group

What is the most popular transport to get from Christchurch to Dunedin?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus