How to travel from Kaikoura to Blenheim, New Zealand

There are several options for getting from Kaikoura to Blenheim by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$33 ($20) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$29 ($18).

The distance between Kaikoura and Blenheim is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Kaikoura and Blenheim by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kaikoura to Blenheim is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$29 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Kaikoura and Blenheim, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$33 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kaikoura and Blenheim. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kaikoura and Blenheim with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 10m.

KiwiRail run train services between Kaikoura and Blenheim. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kaikoura and Blenheim. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kaikoura and Blenheim with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 55m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Kaikoura and Blenheim. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaikoura to Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Blenheim. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Blenheim is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Blenheim. Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Kaikoura and Blenheim. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaikoura to Blenheim is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$33 ($20).