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How to get fromChristchurch to Kakapotahiby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Drive from Arthur's Pass to Kakapotahicar car
    4h 3m
    $213–282

  2. Drive 289 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Kakapotahicar car 289 km
    3h 25m
    $85–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Bushman's Centrebus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    6h 41m
    $128–216

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the taxi from Hokitika (HKK) to Kakapotahitaxi taxi
    2h 50m
    $180–595

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Bushman's Centrebus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    8h 2m
    $321–412

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: 278.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Kakapotahi via Kumara Junction and Bushman's Centre in around 6h 41m.

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