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How to get fromKaikōura to Hokitikaby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Kaikōura to Hokitika by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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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 Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    9h 14m

  2. Drive 362.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Hokitikacar car 362.8 km
    4h 14m
    $105–152

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    10h 40m
    $437–894

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    5h 34m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouthshuttle bus
    10h 18m
    $370–1,520

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikōura to Hokitika.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Hokitika via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaikoura to Hokitika via Christchurch, Greymouth, and Greymouth in around 10h 40m.

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