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How to get fromPunakaiki to Twizelby shuttle, bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Punakaiki to Twizel by shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to TwizelbusChristchurch - Queenstown
    10h 58m
    $99–260

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Twizelbus
    12h 35m
    $16–225

  3. Drive 468.3 km

    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Twizelcar468.3 km
    5h 31m
    $140–202

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Twizelbus
    11h 24m
    $240–375

Punakaiki to Twizel by shuttle and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Punakaiki, New Zealand and Twizel, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Punakaiki to Twizel via Greymouth, Bus Interchange, and Rolleston in around 12h 35m.

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