There are 5 ways to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka by bus, ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Wainui Bay to MotuekaGolden Bay
2h 10m$72–95Drive 83.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōtaranui to Motueka83.1 km
1h 5m$25–36Water taxi
- Take the ferry from Totaranui to Marahau
3h 22m$63Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tōtaranui to Motueka83.1 km
1h 5m$230–280Water taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
- Take the bus from Kaiteriteri to Motueka i-Site
3h 25m$81–103
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Tōtaranui and Motueka is 112 km. The road distance is 83.1 km.
The best way to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Tōtaranui to Motueka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōtaranui to Motueka is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Tōtaranui to Motueka.
There are 234+ hotels available in Motueka.
What companies run services between Tōtaranui, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?
The Heaphy Bus Company operates a bus from Wainui Bay to Motueka 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Marahau Water Taxis operates a ferry from Totaranui to Marahau 4 times a day. Tickets cost $63 and the journey takes 2h.
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- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- info@theheaphybus.co.nz
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Wainui Bay to Motueka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Kaiteriteri to Motueka i-Site
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +6435278176
- office@abeltasmancentre.co.nz
- Website
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
Ferry from Totaranui to Marahau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
Ferry from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
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