There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Hanmer Springs by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
5h 30mDrive 290.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Timaru to Hanmer Springscar 290.4 km
3h 39m$86–124Bus via Timaru
- Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
6h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Timaru and Hanmer Springs is 294 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Timaru to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Timaru to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Hanmer Springs is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Timaru to Hanmer Springs.
There are 277+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Timaru to Hanmer Springs via Christchurch in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- hanmerconnection.co.nz
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