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How to Travel from

Whakatāne to Kaikōura

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Baybus

Phone:
0800 4 229 287
Website:
baybus.co.nz/
Bus from Domain Road - Fronting No. 83 to Greerton
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Te
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whakatane to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Greerton to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Te Puke to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.08–$293.05
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Rotorua to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$420.47

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Blenheim to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$296.37
Train from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$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

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 Whakatāne to Kaikōura?

The cheapest way to get from Whakatāne to Kaikōura is to bus and car ferry which costs $86.96 - $250 and takes 20h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whakatāne to Kaikōura?

The fastest way to get from Whakatāne to Kaikōura is to drive and fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Whakatāne to Kaikōura?

The distance between Whakatāne and Kaikōura is 692 km.

How do I travel from Whakatāne to Kaikōura without a car?

The best way to get from Whakatāne to Kaikōura without a car is to bus and night bus and car ferry and train which takes 18h 11m and costs $141.30 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Whakatāne to Kaikōura?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Whakatāne to Kaikōura, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikōura?

There are 152+ hotels available in Kaikōura. Prices start at $53.49 per night.
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