There are 3 ways to get from Blenheim to Punakaiki by bus, car, 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 Punakaikibus Greymouth - Nelson
7h 20m$32–145Drive 301.9 km
- Drive from Blenheim to Punakaikicar 301.9 km
3h 34m$103–148Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westport
- Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Punakaiki
5h 24m$175–665
Blenheim to Punakaiki by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Punakaiki is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Punakaiki is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Blenheim to Punakaiki. However, there are services departing from Blenheim and arriving at Punakaiki via Nelson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Blenheim and Punakaiki is 393 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.
The best way to get from Blenheim to Punakaiki without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Blenheim to Punakaiki, including transfers.
Blenheim to Punakaiki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Blenheim station.
Blenheim to Punakaiki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blenheim to Punakaiki is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Blenheim to Punakaiki.
There are 27+ hotels available in Punakaiki.
What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Blenheim to Punakaiki via Nelson in around 7h 20m.
- 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 Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
- 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 Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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