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How to Travel from

Whanganui to Kaikōura

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$318.54
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38
Plane from Wellington to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$305.80
Plane from Paraparaumu to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$40.77
Bus from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

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

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

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Shannon to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.39

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 Whanganui to Kaikōura?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Kaikōura is to bus and fly which costs $65.22 - $228.26 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Kaikōura is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 52m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Kaikōura?

The distance between Whanganui and Kaikōura is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Whanganui to Kaikōura without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Whanganui 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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