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Hamilton to South Island

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Car
19 h 5 min
1178 km.
from $64
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Six ways to Travel from Hamilton to South Island

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Cheapest
By car (1 178 km)
19 h 5 min
1178 km.
from $64
Other
Rideshare
19 h 5 min
1178 km.
from $15.37
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
7 h 30 min
798 km.
from $122.02
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
6 h 21 min
798 km.
from $282.25
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
6 h 53 min
798 km.
from $152.15
Plane
6 h 50 min
798 km.
from $237.39

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 Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43
Plane from Auckland to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$163.04
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$315.22
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$239.13

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
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 Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Fox
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$15.22

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 - 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 South Island?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to South Island is to bus and fly which costs $54.35 - $260.87 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to South Island?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to South Island is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Hamilton to South Island?

The distance between Hamilton and South Island is 819 km.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to South Island?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Hamilton to South Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are 315+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
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