There are 3 ways to get from Methven to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rakaia to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
4h 51mShuttle, bus
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
4h 58m$60–113Drive 221.9 km
- Drive from Methven to Hanmer Springscar 221.9 km
2h 41m$65–94
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methven to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Methven to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Methven to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Rakaia and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Methven and Hanmer Springs is 228 km. The road distance is 221.9 km.
The best way to get from Methven to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Methven to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Methven to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rakaia station.
Methven to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methven to Hanmer Springs is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Methven to Hanmer Springs.
There are 289+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Methven, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Methven to Hanmer Springs via Rakaia and Christchurch in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rakaia to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- 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
- Phone
- +64 3 302 8106
- [email protected]
- Website
- methventravel.co.nz
Shuttle from Methven to Christchurch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–58
- Schedules at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Book at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Adult (17-64)
- $58
- Backpacker/Student
- $51
- Child (10-16)
- $51
- Kid (2-10)
- $15
- Senior (65+)
- $51
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