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How to get fromKaikōura to Motuekaby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kaikōura to Motueka by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    6h 21m

  2. Drive 289.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Motuekacar car 289.6 km
    3h 47m
    $84–121

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    5h 48m
    $128–612

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    7h 13m
    $143–614

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikōura to Motueka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Motueka i-Site via Blenheim, Nelson, and Quest Apartments in around 6h 21m.

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