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18 h 3 min
1093 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Hamilton to South Island

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Cheapest
By car (1 093 km)
18 h 3 min
1093 km.
from $60
Other
Rideshare
18 h 3 min
1093 km.
from $14.26
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
6 h 13 min
682 km.
from $130.08
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
5 h 36 min
682 km.
from $160.22
Plane
5 h 34 min
682 km.
from $245.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$535.14
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 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 Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$19.11

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Westport
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$48.42

Methven Travel

Phone:
+64 3 302 8106
Email:
Website:
methventravel.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch Airport to Methven
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.60–$34.99

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Hamilton to South Island?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to South Island is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs $48.91 - $260.87 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to South Island?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to South Island is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Hamilton to South Island?

The distance between Hamilton and South Island is 667 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to South Island without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to South Island without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 20h 15m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to South Island?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Hamilton to South Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are four+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $101.35 per night.
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