There are 6 ways to get from Blenheim to Hokitika by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
10h 25m$62–190Train
- Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
13h$516–894Drive 362.3 km
- Drive from Blenheim to Hokitikacar 362.3 km
4h 22m$107–154Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane NSN - HKK
6h 21m$109–660Train to Christchurch International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
8h 36m$280–947Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westport
- Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouth
7h 48m$210–720
Blenheim to Hokitika by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Hokitika is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Hokitika is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Blenheim to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Blenheim and arriving at Hokitika via Nelson and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Blenheim to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Blenheim and arriving at Greymouth via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Blenheim and Hokitika is 476 km. The road distance is 362.3 km.
The best way to get from Blenheim to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Blenheim to Hokitika, including transfers.
Blenheim to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Blenheim station.
Blenheim to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Blenheim station.
The best way to get from Blenheim to Hokitika is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Blenheim to Hokitika via Nelson and Greymouth in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blenheim to Hokitika via Christchurch, Greymouth, and Greymouth in around 13h.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
Train from Blenheim to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $210–260
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–330
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Blenheim to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $600
- Per person
- $120
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Westport to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Blenheim to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Nelson station.
Blenheim to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blenheim to Hokitika is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Blenheim to Hokitika.
There are 89+ hotels available in Hokitika.





