There are 6 ways to get from Blenheim to Hokitika by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Fly from Woodbourne Airport
best- Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hokitika (HKK)plane BHE - HKK
5h 54m$110–700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
10h 25m$77–210Train
- Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
13h$513–924Drive 362.3 km
- Drive from Blenheim to Hokitikacar 362.3 km
4h 22m$111–161Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane NSN - HKK
6h 21m$119–760Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westport
- Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouth
7h 48m$225–740
Blenheim to Hokitika by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Hokitika is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Hokitika is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $110 - $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 280 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 $75 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 10h 25m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, and Jetstar fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hokitika (HKK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blenheim to Hokitika via Nelson and Greymouth in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Hokitika via Wellington, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Hokitika via Wellington, Nelson Airport, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–529
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $529
- Scenic
- $210–260
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
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 86+ hotels available in Hokitika.




