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Tākaka, New Zealand → Oamaru, New Zealand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tākaka to Oamaru

Composite routes from Tākaka to Oamaru

Cheapest
8 h 54 min
Car
728 km.
from $40
Other
14 h 2 min
Bus, Train
493 km.
from $182.24
17 h 41 min
492 km.
from $216.65
17 h 38 min
Bus, Train
493 km.
from $202.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Atawhai to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Church Corner to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Rolleston to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Christchurch to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
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 Wainui Bay to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$53.51

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$369.50

Golden Bay Air

Phone:
+64 3 525 8725
Email:
Website:
goldenbayair.co.nz/
Bus from Tākaka to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.71

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Blenheim to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37
Train from Blenheim to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.93–$296.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Oamaru?

The cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Oamaru is to drive which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tākaka to Oamaru?

The fastest way to get from Tākaka to Oamaru is to drive which takes 8h 51m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Tākaka to Oamaru?

The distance between Tākaka and Oamaru is 782 km. The road distance is 731 km.

How do I travel from Tākaka to Oamaru without a car?

The best way to get from Tākaka to Oamaru without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $173.91 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Tākaka to Oamaru?

It takes approximately 14h 2m to get from Tākaka to Oamaru, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tākaka to Oamaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Tākaka to Oamaru is 731 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Tākaka to Oamaru.

Where can I stay near Oamaru?

There are 72+ hotels available in Oamaru. Prices start at $66.86 per night.
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