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How to get fromGeraldine to Tākakaby bus, train, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Geraldine to Tākaka by bus, train, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    15h 50m
    $355–757

  2. Drive 596.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geraldine to Tākakacar car 596.5 km
    7h 1m
    $175–252

  3. Fly, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    10h 42m
    $292–940

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    11h 50m
    $327–1,149

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus bus
    18h 5m
    $176–334

Geraldine to Tākaka by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geraldine to Tākaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 680 km
  • Duration: 15h 50m

What companies run services between Geraldine, New Zealand and Tākaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Geraldine to Takaka via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Brown Hut in around 18h 5m.

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