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How to Travel from

Tākaka to Wānaka

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Atawhai to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Richmond to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Franz Josef to Wānaka
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42

The Heaphy Bus Company

Phone:
0800 128 735
Website:
theheaphybus.co.nz/
Bus from Wainui Bay to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$53.51

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
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 Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$331.28
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$356.76–$535.14
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31

Golden Bay Air

Phone:
+64 3 525 8725
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tākaka to Wānaka is to bus which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 22h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tākaka to Wānaka is to drive which takes 9h 38m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Tākaka to Wānaka?

The distance between Tākaka and Wānaka is 778 km. The road distance is 817 km.

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

The best way to get from Tākaka to Wānaka without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 24h 58m and costs $250 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Tākaka to Wānaka, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tākaka to Wānaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Tākaka to Wānaka is 817 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Tākaka to Wānaka.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 595+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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