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How to get fromBlenheim to Hanmer Springsby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Blenheim to Hanmer Springs by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Kaikoura to Hanmer Springscar car
    3h 40m
    $154–574

  2. Drive 250.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blenheim to Hanmer Springscar car 250.1 km
    2h 58m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Trackbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Drive from Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track to Hanmer Springscar car
    4h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blenheim to Hanmer Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Blenheim to Hanmer Springs. However, you can take the train to Kaikoura then drive to Hanmer Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blenheim to Hanmer Springs via Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track in around 4h 11m.

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