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How to get fromKaikōura to Hanmer Springsby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kaikōura to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    6h 10m

  2. Drive 128.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Hanmer Springscar car 128.6 km
    1h 29m
    $38–54

  3. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Rangioratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rangiora to Bus Interchangebus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    7h 3m
    $180–572

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikōura to Hanmer Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs via Christchurch in around 6h 10m.

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