What is the cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Rakaia?

The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Rakaia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blenheim to Rakaia?

The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Rakaia is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Blenheim and Rakaia?

No, there is no direct bus from Blenheim to Rakaia. However, there are services departing from Blenheim and arriving at Rakaia via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Blenheim to Rakaia?

The distance between Blenheim and Rakaia is 368 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.

How do I travel from Blenheim to Rakaia without a car?

The best way to get from Blenheim to Rakaia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Blenheim to Rakaia?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Blenheim to Rakaia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blenheim to Rakaia bus from?

Blenheim to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Blenheim station.

Bus or fly from Blenheim to Rakaia?

The best way to get from Blenheim to Rakaia is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Blenheim to Rakaia bus arrive?

Blenheim to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Blenheim to Rakaia?

Yes, the driving distance between Blenheim to Rakaia is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Blenheim to Rakaia.

Where can I stay near Rakaia?

There are four+ hotels available in Rakaia.

Blenheim to Rakaia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blenheim to Rakaia by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Rakaiabus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
7h 24m
Drive 360.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blenheim to Rakaiacar 360.8 km
4h 28m
$106–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain Coastal Pacific
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Rakaiabus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
8h 17m
Fly Woodbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane BHE - CHC
6h 25m
$229–549
Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport
1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
7h 33m
$255–538
Fly Woodbourne Airport to Timaru, bus
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane BHE - TIU
2. Take the bus from Temuka to Rakaiabus
6h 40m

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

38Weekly Planes

3h 55mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Rakaia, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Blenheim to Rakaia via Christchurch in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a day.

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