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How to get fromTwizel to Kaikōuraby bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 50m

  2. Drive 456.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Twizel to Kaikōuracar car 456.5 km
    5h 32m
    $132–191

  3. Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    12h 13m
    $265–1,314

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    9h 35m

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    9h 31m

Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Twizel to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Twizel to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 8h 50m.

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