There are 4 ways to get from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki by train, shuttle, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, shuttle
best- Take the train from Moana to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
- Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki
2h 33m$133–168Drive 75.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Moana to Punakaikicar 75.8 km
54 min$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moana to Punakaikitaxi 75.8 km
54 min$210–250Train, bus
- Take the train from Moana to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus Greymouth - Nelson
2h 35m
Lake Brunner to Punakaiki by train and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Lake Brunner and Punakaiki is 81 km. The road distance is 75.8 km.
The best way to get from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 2h 33m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Brunner to Punakaiki is 76 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki.
There are 27+ hotels available in Punakaiki.
What companies run services between Lake Brunner, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Lake Brunner to Punakaiki. However, you can take the train to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, then take the shuttle to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can drive from Moana to Punakaiki in around 54 min.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Moana to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
Train from Moana to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Greymouth to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
Geymouth Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 768 7078
- Website
- greymouthtaxis.co.nz
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