There are 5 ways to get from Darfield to Hokitika by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
2h 19m$108–492Drive 204.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Darfield to Hokitikacar 204.6 km
2h 20m$59–85Train
- Take the train from Darfield to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
5h 55m$249–319Bus
- Take the bus from Darfield to Bus Interchangebus 86
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus Christchurch - Greymouth
7h 26m$97–178Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Darfield to Kumara Junction
3h 47m$99–126
Darfield to Hokitika by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darfield to Hokitika is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Darfield to Hokitika is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Darfield to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Darfield and arriving at Hokitika via Christchurch and Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Darfield to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Darfield and arriving at Greymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Darfield and Hokitika is 193 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.
The best way to get from Darfield to Hokitika without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $240 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Darfield to Hokitika, including transfers.
Darfield to Hokitika bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Darfield station.
Darfield to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Darfield station.
The best way to get from Darfield to Hokitika is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $320 and takes 5h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Darfield, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) twice daily. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Darfield to Greymouth once daily. Tickets cost $210–280 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Darfield to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–280
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Darfield to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Darfield to Kumara Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Darfield to Hokitika bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
Darfield to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darfield to Hokitika is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Darfield to Hokitika.
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