How to Travel from
Hamilton to Kaikōura
by Plane, Route or Car
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Hamilton, New Zealand → Kaikōura, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Kaikōura
Composite routes from Hamilton to Kaikōura
Cheapest
14 h 5 min
Car
774 km.
from $42
Other
7 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $270
8 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $130.72
7 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $218.12
7 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $160.85
7 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $164.86
Route Navigator Hamilton - Kaikōura
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Continue
132 м
132 м
Turn right onto River Road
River Road, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Turn left onto Anzac Parade
Anzac Parade, 157 м
157 м
Turn right onto Grey Street
Grey Street, 92 м
92 м
Keep left onto Clyde Street
Clyde Street, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight left onto Clyde Street
Clyde Street, 1 km 118 м
1 km 118 м
Turn right onto Wairere Drive
Wairere Drive, 1 km 848 м
1 km 848 м
Turn left onto Cambridge Road
Cambridge Road, 1 km 397 м
1 km 397 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cambridge Road
Cambridge Road, 3 km 605 м
3 km 605 м
Keep right onto SH 1C and take SH 1 toward Rotorua, Taupō
Rotorua, Taupō, SH 1, 35 km 855 м
35 km 855 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 1 km 202 м
1 km 202 м
Turn right onto Horahora Road
Horahora Road, 13 km 181 м
13 km 181 м
Turn left onto Arapuni Road
Arapuni Road, 446 м
446 м
Turn right onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 6 km 375 м
6 km 375 м
Turn left onto Waotu Road
Waotu Road, 18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 20 km 460 м
20 km 460 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road
Whakamaru Road, 26 km 693 м
26 km 693 м
Turn left onto Tihoi Road and take SH 32 toward Taupo, Turangi, National Park
Tihoi Road, Taupo, Turangi, National Park, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn left onto State Highway 41 and take SH 41 toward Turangi, National Park
State Highway 41, Turangi, National Park, SH 41, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto State Highway 1 and take SH 1 toward Waiouru, Palmerston North
State Highway 1, Waiouru, Palmerston North, SH 1, 90 km 213 м
90 km 213 м
Turn slight right onto Hautapu Street and drive toward Palmerston North
Hautapu Street, Palmerston North, 81 km 65 м
81 km 65 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Wellington, Palmerston North
Bridge Street, Wellington, Palmerston North, SH 1, SH 3, 3 km 803 м
3 km 803 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 4 km 641 м
4 km 641 м
Turn right onto Wellington Road and take SH 1 toward Wellington
Wellington Road, Wellington, SH 1, 134 km 413 м
134 km 413 м
Keep right onto Centennial Highway
Centennial Highway, 2 km 900 м
2 km 900 м
Keep left onto Centennial Highway and take SH 2 toward Hutt Valley, Picton Ferry
Centennial Highway, Hutt Valley, Picton Ferry, SH 2, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Continue onto Hutt Road and drive toward City Centre, Khandallah, Picton Ferry
Hutt Road, City Centre, Khandallah, Picton Ferry, 3 km 190 м
3 km 190 м
Keep right and drive toward Interislander Ferry
Interislander Ferry, 158 м
158 м
Keep right and drive toward Interislander Ferry
Interislander Ferry, 1 km 604 м
1 km 604 м
Keep right
55 м
55 м
Keep right
2 м
2 м
Keep right onto 3
171 м
171 м
Keep left
175 м
175 м
Attention, take ferry (Wellington - Picton (Interislander))
Wellington - Picton (Interislander), 99 km 760 м
99 km 760 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Kaitaki/Kaiarahi Linkspan
Kaitaki/Kaiarahi Linkspan, 36 м
36 м
Keep left
251 м
251 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Auckland Street
Auckland Street, 1 km 685 м
1 km 685 м
Continue onto Wairau Road
Wairau Road, 393 м
393 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Wairau Road
Wairau Road, 21 km 262 м
21 km 262 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 5 km 429 м
5 km 429 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Grove Road
Grove Road, 314 м
314 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sinclair Street
Sinclair Street, 292 м
292 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Street
Main Street, 121 km 628 м
121 km 628 м
Turn left onto Skevingtons Road
Skevingtons Road, 1 km 928 м
1 km 928 м
Turn right onto Old Beach Road
Old Beach Road, 2 km 26 м
2 km 26 м
Continue onto Old Beach Road
Old Beach Road, 2 km 765 м
2 km 765 м
Turn slight left onto Beach Road
Beach Road, 3 km 505 м
3 km 505 м
Turn left onto West End and drive toward Town Centre
West End, Town Centre, 167 м
167 м
Arrive at destination
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
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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