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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Kaikōuraby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Kaikōura by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    5h 50m

  2. Drive 128.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Kaikōuracar car 128.6 km
    1h 29m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Rangiorabus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Rangiora to Kaikouratrain train
    7h
    $172–603

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hanmer Springs to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 5h 50m.

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