There are 3 ways to get from Kaikōura to Springs Junction by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Springs Junctioncar
7h 23mDrive 205.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaikōura to Springs Junctioncar 205.2 km
2h 26m$59–86Shuttle, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Saint Arnaud
- Drive from Saint Arnaud to Springs Junctioncar
4h 44m$220–960
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Springs Junction is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Springs Junction is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Kaikōura and Springs Junction is 411 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Kaikōura to Springs Junction, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaikōura to Springs Junction is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kaikōura to Springs Junction.
There are two+ hotels available in Springs Junction.
What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Springs Junction, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Springs Junction. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the bus to Hanmer Springs, then drive to Springs Junction. Alternatively, you can drive from Kaikōura to Springs Junction in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Kaikōura to Saint Arnaud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Book at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $900
- Per person
- $180
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