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How to Travel from

Kaikōura to Hamilton

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80
Plane from Nelson Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.42–$203.86
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Kaikoura to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40

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 Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.56–$19.11

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Kaikoura to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$296.37
Train from Kaikoura to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Hamilton is to bus and fly which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Hamilton is to drive and fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $86.96 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Kaikōura to Hamilton?

The distance between Kaikōura and Hamilton is 876 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaikōura to Hamilton without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 25m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Kaikōura to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 378+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $50.67 per night.
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