There are 3 ways to get from Karamea to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Karamea to Murchisonbus West Coast
- Drive from Murchison to Hanmer Springscar
6h 2m$127–188Drive 312.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Karamea to Hanmer Springscar 312.8 km
4h 6m$97–139Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Karamea to Nelson
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
15h 15m$1,240–2,050
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karamea to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Karamea to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $95 - $140.
The distance between Karamea and Hanmer Springs is 372 km. The road distance is 312.8 km.
The best way to get from Karamea to Hanmer Springs without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $1,200 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Karamea to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Karamea to Hanmer Springs is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Karamea to Hanmer Springs.
There are 294+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Karamea, West Coast, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Karamea to Hanmer Springs. However, you can take the bus to Murchison then drive to Hanmer Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Karamea to Hanmer Springs in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Karamea to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 3 525 8725
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldenbayair.co.nz
Shuttle from Karamea to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1,000
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
- Flat Rate up to 6 pax
- $1,000
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Nelson to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
- 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
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