What is the cheapest way to get from Hokitika to Tākaka?

The cheapest way to get from Hokitika to Tākaka is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hokitika to Tākaka?

The fastest way to get from Hokitika to Tākaka is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $110 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Hokitika and Tākaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Hokitika to Tākaka. However, there are services departing from Hokitika and arriving at Takaka via Greymouth, Richmond and Brown Hut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Hokitika to Tākaka?

The distance between Hokitika and Tākaka is 459 km. The road distance is 380.7 km.

How do I travel from Hokitika to Tākaka without a car?

The best way to get from Hokitika to Tākaka without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 47m and costs $210 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Hokitika to Tākaka?

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Hokitika to Tākaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hokitika to Tākaka bus from?

Hokitika to Tākaka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Greymouth station.

Where does the Hokitika to Tākaka bus arrive?

Hokitika to Tākaka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Hokitika to Tākaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Hokitika to Tākaka is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Hokitika to Tākaka.

Where can I stay near Tākaka?

There are 160+ hotels available in Tākaka.

Hokitika to Tākaka - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Hokitika to Tākaka by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmond
2. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasman
3. Take the taxi from Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasman to Tākaka
9h 47m
$216–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmond
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Brown Hut
3. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takaka
14h 9m
$94–207
Drive 380.7 km
1. Drive from Hokitika to Tākaka380.7 km
4h 30m
$117–169
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Greymouth to NelsonGreymouth - Nelson
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākaka
11h 5m
$101–182

Hokitika to Tākaka by bus and shuttle

5Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 459.1 km
Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Hokitika, New Zealand and Tākaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hokitika to Takaka via Greymouth, Richmond, and Brown Hut in around 14h 9m.

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