What is the cheapest way to get from Twizel to Motueka?

The cheapest way to get from Twizel to Motueka is to bus which costs $35 - $290 and takes 16h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Twizel to Motueka?

The fastest way to get from Twizel to Motueka is to drive and fly and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Twizel and Motueka?

No, there is no direct bus from Twizel to Motueka. However, there are services departing from Twizel and arriving at Motueka i-Site via Rolleston, Christchurch, Blenheim and Quest Apartments. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Twizel to Motueka?

The distance between Twizel and Motueka is 582 km. The road distance is 692.1 km.

How do I travel from Twizel to Motueka without a car?

The best way to get from Twizel to Motueka without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 13h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Twizel to Motueka?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Twizel to Motueka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Twizel to Motueka bus from?

Twizel to Motueka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Twizel station.

Where does the Twizel to Motueka bus arrive?

Twizel to Motueka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.

Can I drive from Twizel to Motueka?

Yes, the driving distance between Twizel to Motueka is 692 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Twizel to Motueka.

Where can I stay near Motueka?

There are 239+ hotels available in Motueka.

Twizel to Motueka - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Twizel to Motueka by car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Timaru, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TIU - NSN
3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
8h 1m
$166–756
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rolleston
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
16h 22m
$36–281
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurch
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
3. Take the bus from Halifax Street Outside Impact Church to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
13h 23m
Drive 692.1 km
1. Drive from Twizel to Motueka692.1 km
8h 7m
$205–296
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchange
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)ZQN - NSN
3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
10h 13m
$335–1,058
Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)TIU - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
10h 39m
$181–861
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rolleston
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)CHC - NSN
3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
10h 42m
$251–614
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurch
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
4. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
17h 23m
$242–795

Twizel to Motueka by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

16h 22mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Twizel to Motueka.

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Distance: 582.1 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Twizel to Motueka i-Site via Rolleston, Bus Interchange, Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Quest Apartments in around 16h 22m.

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