There are 6 ways to get from Picton to Hokitika by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
10h 55m$62–190Train
- Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
13h 25m$534–894Drive 388.1 km
- Drive from Picton to Hokitikacar 388.1 km
4h 39m$112–162Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane NSN - HKK
6h 51m$104–660Train to Christchurch International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
9h$297–957Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westport
- Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouth
8h 18m$220–770
Picton to Hokitika by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Picton to Hokitika is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Picton to Hokitika is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Picton to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Picton and arriving at Hokitika via Nelson and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Picton to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Picton and arriving at Greymouth via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Picton and Hokitika is 504 km. The road distance is 388.1 km.
The best way to get from Picton to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $60 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Picton to Hokitika, including transfers.
Picton to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Picton station.
Picton to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Picton station.
The best way to get from Picton to Hokitika is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Picton to Hokitika via Nelson and Greymouth in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Picton to Hokitika via Christchurch, Greymouth, and Greymouth in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Picton to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $250–310
Train from Picton to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–280
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–330
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Picton to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Picton to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Picton to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $650
- Per person
- $130
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Westport to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Picton to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Nelson station.
Picton to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Picton to Hokitika is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Picton to Hokitika.
There are 86+ hotels available in Hokitika.





