There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Hokitika by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
2h 18m$60–425Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus Christchurch - Greymouth
5h 14m$96–170Train
- Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
6h 35m$289–371Drive 245.9 km
- Drive from Christchurch to Hokitikacar 245.9 km
2h 55m$72–104
Christchurch to Hokitika by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Hokitika is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Hokitika is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $60 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Hokitika via Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Greymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Christchurch and Hokitika is 166 km. The road distance is 245.9 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Christchurch to Hokitika, including transfers.
Christchurch to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Hokitika is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $60 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 5h 14m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $380 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junction once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- 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 Christchurch to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Kumara Junction station.
Christchurch to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Hokitika is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Christchurch to Hokitika.
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