There are 4 ways to get from Rangiora to Hokitika by bus, plane, train, or car
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Line 1 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Central Park and Ride to Manchester St Super Stopbus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
3h 21m$68–478Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus Christchurch - Greymouth
7h 11m$113–203Train
- Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
8h 20m$348–924Drive 242.5 km
- Drive from Rangiora to Hokitikacar 242.5 km
2h 51m$74–107
Rangiora to Hokitika by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rangiora to Hokitika is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rangiora to Hokitika is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Rangiora to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Central Park and Ride and arriving at Hokitika via Christchurch and Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rangiora to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Rangiora and arriving at Greymouth via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Rangiora and Hokitika is 198 km. The road distance is 242.5 km.
The best way to get from Rangiora to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Rangiora to Hokitika, including transfers.
Rangiora to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Rangiora to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Rangiora to Hokitika is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $950 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junction once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Greymouth once daily. Tickets cost $250–330 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- 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 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Central Park and Ride to Manchester St Super Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
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Booking & Getting There
Rangiora to Hokitika bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Kumara Junction station.
Rangiora to Hokitika train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rangiora to Hokitika is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rangiora to Hokitika.
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