There are 2 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge. However, there are services departing from Hanmer Springs and arriving at Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6 via Christchurch and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Buller Gorge is 547 km. The road distance is 178.8 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 11h 39m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge, including transfers.
Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Hanmer Springs station.
Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge.
There are 10+ hotels available in Buller Gorge.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Buller Gorge, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Buller Gorge via Christchurch, Greymouth, and Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6 in around 11h 39m.
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- 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 Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- InterCity
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