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How to get fromChristchurch to Hectorby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Hector by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Punakaiki Resort to Hectortaxi taxi
    7h 47m

  2. Drive 364 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Hectorcar car 364 km
    4h 31m
    $105–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Westportbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    8h 6m

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    5h 43m
    $275–710

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Seddonvillebus bus West Coast
    8h 23m
    $168–215

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Hector, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Hector via Greymouth and Westport in around 8h 6m.

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