Dunedin to Christchurch

Dunedin to Christchurch

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Dunedin to Christchurch Schedule

Dunedin to Christchurch Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
InterCity Group Standard 07:30 - 13:50NZD 72.82
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ575808:05 - 09:10NZD 239.50
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ574610:10 - 11:15NZD 196.62
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ575013:30 - 14:35NZD 263.29
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ574015:30 - 17:35NZD 239.61
Air New Zealand Economy 17:00 - 09:05NZD 379.70
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ574419:40 - 20:45NZD 239.48

Transportation from Dunedin to Christchurch

Facts about the transport from Dunedin to Christchurch

Cheapest Transport$44
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure8:05 AM
Latest Departure6:45 PM
Departures per day1
Distance321 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group

How to get from Dunedin to Christchurch

Travelling between Dunedin and Christchurch 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 43.03 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 43.03.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dunedin and Christchurch. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 25m to reach Christchurch.

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

Travelling between Dunedin and Christchurch can be as cheap as USD 43.03 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 43.03 if you buy a InterCity Group Bus 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 Dunedin and Christchurch ?

  • 1 from Dunedin to Christchurch starting from 13:15 Dunedin until 13:15 Dunedin

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

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 Dunedin to Christchurch, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 130.01.

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 Dunedin and Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Bus

Travelling from Dunedin to Christchurch 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 Dunedin and Christchurch

InterCity Group

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

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