There are 4 ways to get from Tākaka to Blenheim by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus Golden Bay
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus Picton - Nelson
6h 17m$141–222Drive 216.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tākaka to Blenheimcar 216.3 km
2h 53m$64–92Fly, bus
- Fly from Takaka Airport to Nelson Airportplane
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
4h 19m$288–333Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelson
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus Picton - Nelson
6h$101–140
Tākaka to Blenheim by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Blenheim is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tākaka to Blenheim is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tākaka to Blenheim. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Blenheim via Nelson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Tākaka and Blenheim is 285 km. The road distance is 216.3 km.
The best way to get from Tākaka to Blenheim without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Tākaka to Blenheim, including transfers.
Tākaka to Blenheim bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
Tākaka to Blenheim bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tākaka to Blenheim is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tākaka to Blenheim.
There are 120+ hotels available in Blenheim.
What companies run services between Tākaka, New Zealand and Blenheim, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Tākaka to Blenheim via Wainui Bay and Nelson in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Wainui Bay to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 3 525 8725
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldenbayair.co.nz
Shuttle from Tākaka to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
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