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How to get fromMotueka to Kaikōuraby car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Motueka to Kaikōura by car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Motueka to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    4h 59m
    $175–614

  2. Drive 289.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motueka to Kaikōuracar car 289.5 km
    3h 47m
    $84–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to The Nelson Bus Hubbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus
    6h 45m

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to Halifax Street Outside Countdownbus bus 5
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    5h 19m
    $128–611

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to The Nelson Bus Hubbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    7h 6m
    $134–616

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Motueka to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to Kaikoura via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 6h 45m.

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