There are 5 ways to get from Mapua to Hanmer Springs by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
5h 2m$384–799Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
12h 56m$67–160Drive 299.8 km
- Drive from Mapua to Hanmer Springscar 299.8 km
3h 36m$90–130Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
10h$240–1,050Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
- Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus
13h 49m$268–658
Mapua to Hanmer Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mapua to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mapua to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Mapua to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Mapua Hall and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Nelson, Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Mapua and Hanmer Springs is 424 km. The road distance is 299.8 km.
The best way to get from Mapua to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Mapua to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Mapua to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
Mapua to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mapua to Hanmer Springs is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Mapua to Hanmer Springs.
There are 260+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Mapua, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Mapua Hall to Hanmer Springs via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, Blenheim, and Christchurch in around 12h 56m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Blenheim to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $210–260
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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 Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Shuttle from Nelson to Christchurch
- 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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