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How to get fromReefton to Kaikōuraby taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Reefton to Kaikōura by taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Reefton to Lyelltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lyell to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    7h 34m
    $323–859

  2. Drive 247.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reefton to Kaikōuracar car 247.3 km
    2h 50m
    $72–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Inangahua Junction to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus
    8h 13m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Inangahua Junction to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    8h 38m
    $237–796

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reefton to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Reefton to Kaikoura via Inangahua Junction, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 8h 13m.

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