An aerial view of the Dunedin Railway Station with a manicured front garden, surrounded by Dunedin city buildings and hills under a blue sky.

Fares & Tickets

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Find the right fare for your journey

Fares vary depending on your journey, ticket type and whether you're travelling one-way or return.

Children aged 3–15 years travel on child fares, while infants aged 0–2 years travel free. Family fares are also available on return journeys.

Eligible Otago residents can access our Local fares on The Taieri Gorge and The Seasider.

The Taieri Gorge

Our Most Iconic Journey

Return fares

Adult: 16+ years$169
Child: 3-15 years$59
Infant: 0-2 yearsFREE
Family of Four$399
Family of Five$469

One-way fares

One-Way Adult$129
One-Way Child$49

Travelling further? One-way tickets are available between Dunedin and Pukerangi, making it possible to connect your train journey with onward cycling and road transport.

The Seasider

The standard Seasider travels from Dunedin Railway Station to Merton and return.

Adult: 16+ years$135
Child: 3-15 years$45
Infant: 0-2 yearsFREE
Family of Four$309
Family of Five$369

Otago Local fares

Live locally? Eligible Otago residents can access reduced fares on our regular scenic train journeys.

The Taieri Gorge local fares

Local Adult$119
Local Gold Card$109
Local Child$39
Local One-Way Adult$99
Local One-Way Child$29

The Seasider local fares

Local Adult$69
Local Gold Card$59
Local Child$29

Local fares are available to eligible residents within the Otago Regional Council area. Proof of address or eligibility may be required.

Booking your tickets

The easiest way to check live availability and book is online. Tickets can also be booked through our team at Dunedin Railway Station.

Some journeys and fares have specific booking conditions, so check the details of your selected service before confirming your booking.

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