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Hamilton to Kaikōura

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14 h 5 min
774 km.
from $42
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Seven ways to Travel from Hamilton to Kaikōura

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Cheapest
By car (774 km)
14 h 5 min
774 km.
from $42
Other
Rideshare
14 h 5 min
774 km.
from $10.10
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne Airport)
7 h 35 min
530 km.
from $270
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
8 h 25 min
530 km.
from $130.72
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
7 h 22 min
530 km.
from $218.12
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
7 h 48 min
530 km.
from $160.85
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
7 h 8 min
530 km.
from $164.86

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$206.52

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$293.48
Plane from Auckland to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$163.04
Plane from Auckland to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$173.91
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$239.13

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$413.04

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$31.52

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Blenheim to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$252.83
Train from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$252.83

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$130.43

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura is to bus and fly which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 8m and costs $86.96 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Kaikōura?

The distance between Hamilton and Kaikōura is 575 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Kaikōura without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 21m and costs $195.65 - $543.48 .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Hamilton to Kaikōura, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikōura?

There are 152+ hotels available in Kaikōura. Prices start at $53.49 per night.
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