What is the cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Wellington is to drive and car ferry which costs $170 - $200 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Wellington is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $220 - $1,100.

How far is it from Kaikōura to Wellington?

The distance between Kaikōura and Wellington is 256 km.

How do I travel from Kaikōura to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Kaikōura to Wellington without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kaikōura to Wellington?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kaikōura to Wellington, including transfers.

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Kaikōura to Wellington - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kaikōura to Wellington by car, car ferry, bus, plane, ferry, train, or shuttle

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Kaikōura to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 25m
$174–194
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
6h 8m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
2. Take the ferry from Picton to Wellington - Centralferry Wellington - Central - Picton
6h 44m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
6h 46m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 17m
$266–648
Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Blenheimtrain
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
5h 12m
$222–1,081
Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Nelsonshuttle
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
6h 39m
$221–867

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

118Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Wellington. However, you can drive to Picton then take the car ferry to Wellington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A.

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