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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train, shuttle

    best
    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 a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    15h 54m
    $324–723

  2. Drive  356 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Tākakacar car 356 km
    4h 11m
    $118–170

  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 a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    11h 55m
    $305–1,115

  4. Bus

    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 Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus bus
    18h 10m
    $154–300

Hanmer Springs to Tākaka by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hanmer Springs to Tākaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 676.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Takaka via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Brown Hut in around 18h 10m.

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