There are 2 ways to get from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki by car or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Lewis Pass and Punakaiki is 205 km. The road distance is 181.3 km.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewis Pass to Punakaiki is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki.
There are 27+ hotels available in Punakaiki.
What companies run services between Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki. However, you can drive to Inangahua Junction then take the bus to Punakaiki. Alternatively, you can drive from Lewis Pass to Punakaiki in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Inangahua Junction to Punakaiki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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