How to Travel from
Timaru to Hokitika
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Timaru, New Zealand → Hokitika, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Timaru to Hokitika
Composite routes from Timaru to Hokitika
Cheapest
4 h 16 min
Car
327 km.
from $17
Other
5 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
188 km.
from $149.70
9 h 47 min
Bus, Train
187 km.
from $172.10
10 h 19 min
Bus, Train
187 km.
from $172.28
Route Navigator Timaru - Hokitika
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto The Terrace
The Terrace, 59 м
59 м
Turn left onto Port Loop Road
Port Loop Road, 221 м
221 м
Turn right onto Theodosia Street and drive toward Temuka, Christchurch
Theodosia Street, Temuka, Christchurch, 488 м
488 м
Turn slight left onto Evans Street
Evans Street, 18 km 707 м
18 km 707 м
Turn slight left onto King Street
King Street, 6 km 313 м
6 km 313 м
Turn left onto Winchester - Geraldine Road
Winchester - Geraldine Road, 7 km 4 м
7 km 4 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Winchester - Geraldine Road
Winchester - Geraldine Road, 5 km 744 м
5 km 744 м
Continue onto McKenzie Street
McKenzie Street, 5 km 450 м
5 km 450 м
Continue onto Geraldine Arundel Road and take 72 toward Methven, Mount Hutt
Geraldine Arundel Road, Methven, Mount Hutt, 72, 76 km 615 м
76 km 615 м
Turn left onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 5 km 437 м
5 km 437 м
Continue onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Coleridge Road
Coleridge Road, 13 km 550 м
13 km 550 м
Turn right onto Homestead Road
Homestead Road, 3 km 854 м
3 km 854 м
Continue onto Homestead Road
Homestead Road, 18 km 132 м
18 km 132 м
Turn sharp left onto West Coast Road and drive toward Arthur's Pass
West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass, 139 km 15 м
139 km 15 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 14 km 475 м
14 km 475 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 6 km 843 м
6 km 843 м
Turn right onto Richards Drive and drive toward Holiday Parks, B & B, Motor Lodge
Richards Drive, Holiday Parks, B & B, Motor Lodge, 81 м
81 м
Turn left onto Sewell Street
Sewell Street, 1 km 172 м
1 km 172 м
Turn left onto Stafford Street
Stafford Street, 169 м
169 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Timaru to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Timaru to Church
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$36.95
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Christchurch to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42
East West Coaches
Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Kirwee to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.69–$58.61
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.60–$178.38
Train operators
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Timaru to Hokitika?
The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Hokitika is to drive which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 4h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Timaru to Hokitika?
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Hokitika is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .
How far is it from Timaru to Hokitika?
The distance between Timaru and Hokitika is 318 km. The road distance is 352.3 km.
How do I travel from Timaru to Hokitika without a car?
The best way to get from Timaru to Hokitika without a car is to bus and shuttle via Darfield which takes 9h 12m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Timaru to Hokitika?
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Timaru to Hokitika, including transfers.
Can I drive from Timaru to Hokitika?
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Hokitika is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Timaru to Hokitika.
Where can I stay near Hokitika?
There are 64+ hotels available in Hokitika. Prices start at $60.09 per night.
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