There are 3 ways to get from Tākaka to Hokitika by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Richmondbus Golden Bay
- Take the bus from Richmond to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
11h 37m$204–345Drive 380.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tākaka to Hokitikacar 380.7 km
4h 30m$126–181Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelson
- Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
12h$146–240
Tākaka to Hokitika by shuttle and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Hokitika is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tākaka to Hokitika is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Tākaka to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Wainui Bay and arriving at Hokitika via Richmond and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Tākaka and Hokitika is 507 km. The road distance is 380.7 km.
The best way to get from Tākaka to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Tākaka to Hokitika, including transfers.
Tākaka to Hokitika bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Wainui Bay station.
Tākaka to Hokitika bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tākaka to Hokitika is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Tākaka to Hokitika.
There are 87+ hotels available in Hokitika.
What companies run services between Tākaka, New Zealand and Hokitika, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Tākaka to Hokitika via Wainui Bay, Richmond, and Greymouth in around 11h 37m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Wainui Bay to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Richmond to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
- 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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