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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 52m
    $352–765

  2. Drive  596.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geraldine to Tākakacar car 596.5 km
    7h 1m
    $182–263

  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
    13h 2m
    $302–1,040

  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
    $333–1,157

  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
    $182–342

Geraldine to Tākaka by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 52m

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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