There are 4 ways to get from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
15h 47m$192–327Drive 356 km
cheapest- Drive from Tākaka to Hanmer Springscar 356 km
4h 11m$105–151Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelson
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
12h 35m$325–1,135Shuttle, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelson
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
- Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
16h 23m$353–743
Tākaka to Hanmer Springs by shuttle, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Nelson, Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.
The distance between Tākaka and Hanmer Springs is 729 km. The road distance is 356 km.
The best way to get from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 15h 47m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 15h 47m to get from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Tākaka to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
Tākaka to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Nelson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tākaka to Hanmer Springs is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs.
There are 291+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Tākaka, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Tākaka to Hanmer Springs via Wainui Bay, Nelson, Blenheim, and Christchurch in around 15h 47m.
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Blenheim to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $210–260
- 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 Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- 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
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- 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
Shuttle from Tākaka to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Nelson to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
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