There are 5 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Mapua by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane CHC - NSN
5h 8m$370–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
12h 43m$50–180Drive 299.8 km
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Mapuacar 299.8 km
3h 36m$90–130Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
9h 53m$240–1,050Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus
- Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
13h 53m$257–658
Hanmer Springs to Mapua by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Mapua is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Mapua is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanmer Springs to Mapua. However, there are services departing from Hanmer Springs and arriving at Opposite Mapua Playground via Christchurch, Blenheim and The Nelson Bus Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Mapua is 424 km. The road distance is 299.8 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Mapua without a car is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $50 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Hanmer Springs to Mapua, including transfers.
Hanmer Springs to Mapua bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Hanmer Springs station.
Hanmer Springs to Mapua bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Mapua is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Mapua.
There are 510+ hotels available in Mapua.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Mapua, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Opposite Mapua Playground via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and The Nelson Bus Hub in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Rangiora to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $210–260
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- hanmerconnection.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Shuttle from Christchurch to Nelson
- 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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