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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Punakaiki by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus
    9h

  2. Drive  253.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Punakaikicar car 253.2 km
    2h 58m
    $86–125

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus
    10h 32m

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 48m
    $130–165

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Map of how to get from Hanmer Springs to Punakaiki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418.5 km
  • Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Punakaiki via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 9h.

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