There are 3 ways to get from Kaikōura to Rangiora by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kaikoura to Rangioratrain Coastal Pacific
2h 20m$130–519Drive 159.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaikōura to Rangioracar 159.8 km
1h 59m$46–67Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ridebus 1 / ...
4h 21m
Kaikōura to Rangiora by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Rangiora is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Rangiora is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaikōura to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Kaikoura and arriving at Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kaikoura and arriving at Rangiora. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Kaikōura and Rangiora is 160 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.
The best way to get from Kaikōura to Rangiora without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $130 - $550.
The train from Kaikoura to Rangiora takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kaikōura to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Kaikoura station.
Kaikōura to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Kaikoura station.
The best way to get from Kaikōura to Rangiora is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Kaikoura to Rangiora once daily. Tickets cost $130–519 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaikoura to Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Kaikoura to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $130–170
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
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More Questions & Answers
Kaikōura to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Kaikōura to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Rangiora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaikōura to Rangiora is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Kaikōura to Rangiora.
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