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How to get fromPunakaiki to Kaikōuraby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus
    9h 25m

  2. Drive 362.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Kaikōuracar car 362.9 km
    4h 11m
    $105–152

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train
    10h 15m

  4. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    7h 23m

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $335–1,465

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punakaiki to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 521.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Kaikoura via Nelson and Blenheim in around 9h 25m.

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