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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus
    10h

  2. Drive 362.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Punakaikicar car 362.8 km
    4h 11m
    $105–152

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    10h 40m

  4. 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 Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 54m
    $335–1,465

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 466.6 km
  • Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Punakaiki via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 10h.

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