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How to get fromPunakaiki to Hanmer Springsby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    9h 5m

  2. Drive 253.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Hanmer Springscar car 253.2 km
    2h 58m
    $74–107

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    10h 20m

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    7h 46m
    $134–160

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs via Greymouth and Christchurch in around 9h 5m.

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