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How to get fromOamaru to Tākakaby bus, train, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Tākaka by bus, train, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    18h
    $302–716

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus bus
    20h 15m
    $123–293

  3. Drive 712 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Tākakacar car 712 km
    8h 37m
    $208–301

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    12h 38m

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    14h
    $274–1,108

Oamaru to Tākaka by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Tākaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 790.5 km
  • Duration: 18h

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Tākaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Takaka via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Brown Hut in around 20h 15m.

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