How to travel from Hastings to Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
The distance between Hastings and Hanmer Springs is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 10h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hastings to Hanmer Springs by bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hanmer Springs → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Waipara and then to Hanmer Springs.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$165($100)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$195($120)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Hanmer Springs
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Hanmer Springs by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$165 ($100) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 10h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$195 ($120).
The distance between Hastings and Hanmer Springs is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (289 miles)
It takes around 12h 10m to get from Hastings and Hanmer Springs by bus, train, ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Hanmer Springs is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 10h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$195 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Hanmer Springs is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$165 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 10h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 10h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Kaikoura then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 12h 10m.
The closest major airport to Hanmer Springs is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Hanmer Springs. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Nelson Airport (NSN) (NSN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hastings to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Kaikoura then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 12h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Hanmer Springs is to take the bus, then take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$235 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Hanmer Springs
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 14h 25m | NZ$165($100) | once daily | 773km (480 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 35m | NZ$195($120) | 4 times a day | 686km (426 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Ferry and Car | 12h 10m | NZ$235($145) | 4 times a week | 699km (434 miles) |
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Airports near Hanmer Springs
The following major airports near Hanmer Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Hanmer Springs
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Hanmer Springs
Nelson Airport (NSN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Hanmer Springs