There are 2 ways to get from Punakaiki to Haast by bus or car
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Punakaiki to Haast by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Punakaiki to Haast is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Punakaiki to Haast is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Punakaiki to Haast. However, there are services departing from Punakaiki and arriving at Haast Township via Greymouth and Franz Josef. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Punakaiki and Haast is 361 km. The road distance is 361 km.
The best way to get from Punakaiki to Haast without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Punakaiki to Haast, including transfers.
Punakaiki to Haast bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Punakaiki station.
Punakaiki to Haast bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punakaiki to Haast is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Punakaiki to Haast.
There are nine+ hotels available in Haast.
What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Haast, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Haast Township via Greymouth and Franz Josef in around 8h 59m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Punakaiki to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Greymouth to Franz Josef
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $70–100
- Flexi
- $80–600
Bus from Franz Josef to Haast Township
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–90
- Flexi
- $65–490
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