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How to get fromPunakaiki to Marlborough Soundsby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Punakaiki to Marlborough Sounds by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Havelockbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Havelock to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $232–392

  2. Drive 389.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Marlborough Soundscar car 389.5 km
    5h 55m
    $113–163

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $405–985

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 424.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the bus to Nelson, take the bus to Havelock, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can drive from Punakaiki to Marlborough Sounds in around 5h 55m.

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