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How to get fromTwizel to Punakaikiby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    10h 48m
    $198–262

  2. Drive 468.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Twizel to Punakaikicar car 468.4 km
    5h 31m
    $137–198

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    10h 3m
    $374–878

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    11h 35m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus
    12h 30m

Twizel to Punakaiki by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Twizel, New Zealand and Punakaiki, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Twizel to Punakaiki via Rolleston, Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Greymouth in around 12h 30m.

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