What is the cheapest way to get from Rangiora to Kaikora?

The cheapest way to get from Rangiora to Kaikora is to bus and car ferry which costs $160 - $270 and takes 18h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rangiora to Kaikora?

The fastest way to get from Rangiora to Kaikora is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $90 - $600.

How far is it from Rangiora to Kaikora?

The distance between Rangiora and Kaikora is 608 km.

How do I travel from Rangiora to Kaikora without a car?

The best way to get from Rangiora to Kaikora without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 15h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rangiora to Kaikora?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rangiora to Kaikora, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikora?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kaikora.

Rangiora to Kaikora - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Rangiora to Kaikora by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

Fly to Palmerston, bus
best
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane CHC - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus
7h 27m
Line 1 bus, fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park and Ride to Manchester St Super Stopbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane CHC - NPE
7h 13m
$92–558
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus
15h 51m
Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North
1. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus
15h 54m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Otanebus
18h 32m
$169–262
Train, car ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Otanebus
16h 6m
$387–703
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rangiora to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Kaikoracar
10h 28m
$297–373

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

42Weekly Planes

2h 18mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rangiora to Kaikora.

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Distance: 607.8 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand and Kaikora, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rangiora to Kaikora. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Manchester St Super Stop, walk to Hereford St near Colombo St, take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Otane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rangiora to Otane via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Palmerston North in around 15h 51m.

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