There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus Greymouth - Nelson
5h 55mDrive 284.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resortcar 284.8 km
3h 22m$83–119Train, bus
- Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus Greymouth - Nelson
6h 35mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaiki
6h 3m$90–115
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort is to shuttle which costs $90 - $120 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Punakaiki Resort via Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Christchurch and Punakaiki Resort is 284 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort, including transfers.
Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort.
There are 23+ hotels available in Punakaiki Resort.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Punakaiki Resort, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Christchurch to Punakaiki Resort via Greymouth in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–330
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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