There are 4 ways to get from Motueka to Tākaka by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Motueka to Brown HutGolden Bay
- Take the bus from Brown Hut to TakakaGolden Bay
5h 15m$55–79Drive 56 km
cheapest- Drive from Motueka to Tākaka56 km
42 min$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Motueka to Tākaka56 km
42 min$160–190Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Motueka i-Site to Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasman
- Take a shuttle bus from Marahau to Tākaka
2h 35m$70
Motueka to Tākaka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motueka to Tākaka is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Motueka to Tākaka is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Motueka to Tākaka. However, there are services departing from Motueka and arriving at Takaka via Brown Hut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Motueka and Tākaka is 159 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Motueka to Tākaka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Motueka to Tākaka, including transfers.
Motueka to Tākaka bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Motueka station.
Motueka to Tākaka bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Brown Hut station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motueka to Tākaka is 56 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Motueka to Tākaka.
There are 153+ hotels available in Tākaka.
What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Tākaka, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Motueka to Takaka via Brown Hut in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- info@theheaphybus.co.nz
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka to Brown Hut
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Brown Hut to Takaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka i-Site to Kahu Kayaks Abel Tasman
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 3 525 8725
- info@goldenbayair.co.nz
- Website
- goldenbayair.co.nz
Shuttle from Marahau to Tākaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
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