There are 3 ways to get from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Moana to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
7h 45m$249–314Drive 222.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Moana to Hanmer Springscar 222.6 km
2h 37m$67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
9h 20m$193–293
Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Greymouth and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Lake Brunner and Hanmer Springs is 332 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $240 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Greymouth station.
Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lake Brunner to Hanmer Springs.
There are 293+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Lake Brunner, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Moana to Hanmer Springs via Greymouth, Greymouth, and Christchurch in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Moana to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–270
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- 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
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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