There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Karamea by car, bus, or shuttle
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Murchisoncar
- Take the bus from Murchison to Karameabus West Coast
5h 47m$126–194Drive 312.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Karameacar 312.9 km
4h 6m$92–133Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Karamea
14h 35m$1,240–2,050
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Karamea is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Karamea is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $90 - $140.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Karamea is 378 km. The road distance is 312.9 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Karamea without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 14h 35m and costs $1,200 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Hanmer Springs to Karamea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Karamea is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Karamea.
There are four+ hotels available in Karamea.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Karamea, West Coast, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Hanmer Springs to Karamea. However, you can drive to Murchison then take the bus to Karamea. Alternatively, you can drive from Hanmer Springs to Karamea in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Murchison to Karamea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- 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 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
- Phone
- +64 3 525 8725
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldenbayair.co.nz
Shuttle from Nelson to Karamea
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1,000
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
- Flat Rate up to 6 pax
- $1,000
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