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How to get fromTimaru to Kaikōuraby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Timaru to Kaikōura by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 45m

  2. Drive  337 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Kaikōuracar car 337 km
    4h 15m
    $103–149

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    7h 24m

  4. Fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $279–1,359

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    10h 36m
    $266–1,405

Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Timaru to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 6h 45m.

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