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How to get fromPunakaiki to Tākakaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Punakaiki to Tākaka by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasmanbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasman to Tākakataxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $196–327

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Nelsonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $81–152

  3. Drive 320.3 km

    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Tākakacar car 320.3 km
    3h 42m
    $93–134

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    6h 19m
    $287–364

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Brown Hutbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus bus
    10h 44m
    $94–202

Punakaiki to Tākaka by bus and shuttle

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punakaiki to Tākaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Takaka via Richmond and Brown Hut in around 10h 44m.

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