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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kaikōura to Otira by bus, train, car, 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 Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    6h 25m

  2. Drive 317.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Otiracar car 317.1 km
    3h 53m
    $92–132

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    6h 41m
    $372–794

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Otirashuttle bus
    6h 56m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikōura to Otira.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 342.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Otira via Christchurch and Arthurs Pass in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaikoura to Otira via Christchurch and Arthur's Pass in around 6h 41m.

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