There are 3 ways to get from Rolleston to Kaikōura by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain Coastal Pacific
4h 15m$217–633Drive 198.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rolleston to Kaikōuracar 198.2 km
2h 31m$57–83Line 5 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr to Bus Interchangebus 5 / ...
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus Christchurch - Picton
4h 47m
Rolleston to Kaikōura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rolleston to Kaikōura is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rolleston to Kaikōura is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rolleston to Kaikōura. However, there are services departing from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr and arriving at Kaikoura via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rolleston to Kaikōura. However, there are services departing from Rolleston and arriving at Kaikoura via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Rolleston and Kaikōura is 209 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Kaikōura without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $210 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Rolleston to Kaikōura, including transfers.
Rolleston to Kaikōura bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr station.
Rolleston to Kaikōura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Kaikōura is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Rolleston, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Christchurch to Kaikoura once daily. Tickets cost $150–519 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr to Kaikoura via Bus Interchange and Christchurch in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $150–190
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Rolleston to Kaikōura bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
Rolleston to Kaikōura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Kaikoura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolleston to Kaikōura is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Rolleston to Kaikōura.
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