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How to get fromGreymouth to Kaikōuraby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Greymouth to Kaikōura by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 5m

  2. Drive 323.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greymouth to Kaikōuracar car 323.9 km
    3h 44m
    $94–136

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 35m
    $409–876

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $341–1,472

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greymouth to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Greymouth to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greymouth to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 8h 35m.

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