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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wānaka to Hokitika

Composite routes from Wānaka to Hokitika

Cheapest
4 h 45 min
Car
418 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Wanaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Franz Josef to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56

Ritchies Transport

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

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Wānaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.24–$62.43

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$318.54
Plane from Wanaka to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$509.66

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Hokitika is to bus which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Hokitika is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $293.48 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Hokitika?

No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Hokitika via Franz Josef. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Wānaka to Hokitika?

The distance between Wānaka and Hokitika is 419 km. The road distance is 418.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Wānaka to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $29.35 - $43.48 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Wānaka to Hokitika, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wānaka to Hokitika bus from?

Wānaka to Hokitika bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Wanaka station.

Bus or fly from Wānaka to Hokitika?

The best way to get from Wānaka to Hokitika is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $29.35 - $43.48 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $293.48 - $467.39 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Wānaka to Hokitika bus arrive?

Wānaka to Hokitika bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.

What is the time difference between Wānaka and Hokitika?

It is currently 02:54 at both, Wānaka and Hokitika.

Can I drive from Wānaka to Hokitika?

Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Hokitika is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Wānaka 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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