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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Motuekaby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Motueka by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs 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 The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    12h 57m
    $93–225

  2. Drive  305.3 km

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Motuekacar car 305.3 km
    3h 36m
    $93–134

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    10h 23m
    $248–1,062

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    14h 22m
    $267–703

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Murchisoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Murchison to Richmondbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    4h 50m
    $120–191

Hanmer Springs to Motueka by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608 km
  • Duration: 12h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Motueka i-Site via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and The Sails Motel in around 12h 57m.

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