There are 2 ways to get from Punakaiki to Mārahau by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punakaiki to Mārahau is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Punakaiki to Mārahau is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $85 - $130.
The distance between Punakaiki and Mārahau is 316 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.
The best way to get from Punakaiki to Mārahau without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Punakaiki to Mārahau, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Punakaiki to Mārahau is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Punakaiki to Mārahau.
There are 265+ hotels available in Mārahau.
What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Mārahau, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Mārahau. However, you can take the bus to Richmond then take the taxi to Mārahau. Alternatively, you can drive from Punakaiki to Mārahau in around 3h 18m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Punakaiki to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–70
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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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