How to Travel from
Karamea to Timaru
by Route or Car
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Karamea, New Zealand → Timaru, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karamea to Timaru
Composite routes from Karamea to Timaru
Cheapest
6 h 59 min
Car
520 km.
from $28
Other
7 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
356 km.
from $328.83
18 h 10 min
356 km.
from $187.65
Route Navigator Karamea - Timaru
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Continue onto Waverley Street and drive toward Westport
Waverley Street, Westport, 97 km 779 м
97 km 779 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street and take SH 67 toward Greymouth, Murchison
Palmerston Street, Greymouth, Murchison, SH 67, 2 km 646 м
2 km 646 м
Keep left onto Buller Road and take SH 67 toward Greymouth, Murchison
Buller Road, Greymouth, Murchison, SH 67, 5 km 605 м
5 km 605 м
Turn right onto State Highway 6 and take SH 6 toward Punakaiki, Greymouth
State Highway 6, Punakaiki, Greymouth, SH 6, 91 km 155 м
91 km 155 м
Turn left onto Taylorville Road
Taylorville Road, 11 km 161 м
11 km 161 м
Turn right onto State Highway 7 and take SH 7 toward Greymouth
State Highway 7, Greymouth, SH 7, 1 km 547 м
1 km 547 м
Turn left onto Arnold Valley Road and drive toward Moana, Christchurch
Arnold Valley Road, Moana, Christchurch, 53 km 317 м
53 km 317 м
Turn left onto Ōtira Highway and take SH 73 toward Arthur's Pass, Christchurch
Ōtira Highway, Arthur's Pass, Christchurch, SH 73, 94 km 336 м
94 km 336 м
Turn sharp right onto Lyndon Road and drive toward Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge
Lyndon Road, Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge, 21 km 987 м
21 km 987 м
Turn left onto Coleridge Road
Coleridge Road, 13 km 550 м
13 km 550 м
Keep right onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 5 km 474 м
5 km 474 м
Turn right onto Rakaia Gorge Road
Rakaia Gorge Road, 76 km 615 м
76 km 615 м
Continue onto Main North Road and take SH 79, 72 toward Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook
Main North Road, Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook, SH 79, 72, 5 km 450 м
5 km 450 м
Continue onto Waihi Terrace
Waihi Terrace, 5 km 695 м
5 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winchester - Geraldine Road
Winchester - Geraldine Road, 7 km 33 м
7 km 33 м
Turn right onto Temuka Orari Highway
Temuka Orari Highway, 6 km 355 м
6 km 355 м
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
Vine Street, 18 km 137 м
18 km 137 м
Keep left
249 м
249 м
Turn right onto The Terrace
The Terrace, 59 м
59 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$36.95
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Blenheim to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
The Heaphy Bus Company
Phone:
0800 128 735
Website:
theheaphybus.co.nz/
Bus from Karamea to Westport
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$89.19
Bus from Karamea to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$57.34–$89.19
East West Coaches
Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45
Bus from Westport to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$48.42
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Westport Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$331.28
Train operators
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Karamea to Timaru?
The cheapest way to get from Karamea to Timaru is to drive which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 6h 59m.
What is the fastest way to get from Karamea to Timaru?
The fastest way to get from Karamea to Timaru is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Karamea and Timaru?
No, there is no direct bus from Karamea to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Karamea and arriving at Timaru via Nelson, Blenheim and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
How far is it from Karamea to Timaru?
The distance between Karamea and Timaru is 651 km. The road distance is 544.6 km.
How do I travel from Karamea to Timaru without a car?
The best way to get from Karamea to Timaru without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 16m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Karamea to Timaru?
It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Karamea to Timaru, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Karamea to Timaru bus from?
Karamea to Timaru bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Karamea station.
Where does the Karamea to Timaru bus arrive?
Karamea to Timaru bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Nelson station.
What is the time difference between Karamea and Timaru?
It is currently 21:20 at both, Karamea and Timaru.
Can I drive from Karamea to Timaru?
Yes, the driving distance between Karamea to Timaru is 545 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Karamea to Timaru.
Where can I stay near Timaru?
There are 52+ hotels available in Timaru. Prices start at $41.66 per night.
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