There are 5 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Motueka by bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
12h 51m$70–220Drive 305.3 km
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Motueka305.3 km
3h 36m$93–134Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
- Take the bus from Halifax Street Outside Impact Church to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
10h 23mBus, train
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheim
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
14h 23m$277–698Drive, bus
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Murchison
- Take the bus from Murchison to RichmondGreymouth - Nelson
4h 52m$78–172
Hanmer Springs to Motueka by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Motueka is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Motueka is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanmer Springs to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Hanmer Springs and arriving at Motueka i-Site via Christchurch, Blenheim and Quest Apartments. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Motueka is 614 km. The road distance is 305.3 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Motueka without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $70 - $220.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Hanmer Springs to Motueka, including transfers.
Hanmer Springs to Motueka bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Hanmer Springs station.
Hanmer Springs to Motueka bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Motueka is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Motueka.
There are 235+ hotels available in Motueka.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Motueka i-Site via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Quest Apartments in around 12h 51m.
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- 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/
Bus from Murchison to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.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
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- enquiry@ncc.govt.nz
- Website
- ebus.nz
Bus from Halifax Street Outside Impact Church to Motueka Library Wallace Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- ebus.nz
Bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- ebus.nz
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- info@theheaphybus.co.nz
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Murchison to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
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