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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Wellingtonby car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Wellington by car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    6h 50m
    $211–247

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    5h 7m
    $133–357

  3. Drive, train, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Kaikouracar car
    2. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    8h 47m
    $297–734

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 377.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Hanmer Springs to Wellington. However, you can drive to Picton then take the car ferry to Wellington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hanmer Springs to Wellington via Kaikoura, Picton, and Picton in around 8h 47m.

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