The distance between Motueka and Blenheim is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Motueka to Blenheim by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blenheim → Motueka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nelson Intercity and then to Blenheim.
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There are several options for getting from Motueka to Blenheim by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$67 ($41) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$36 ($22).
The distance between Motueka and Blenheim is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (56 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Motueka and Blenheim by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motueka to Blenheim is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx NZ$36 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Motueka and Blenheim, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$67 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Motueka and Blenheim. We recommend that you drive to Blenheim. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motueka and Blenheim. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motueka to Blenheim. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelson Intercity. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Golden Bay Coachlines and InterCity run regular bus services between Motueka and Blenheim. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motueka to Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Nelson Intercity and then to Blenheim. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Motueka and Blenheim. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motueka to Blenheim is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$67 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 35m | NZ$67($41) | twice a week | 165km (103 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | NZ$36($22) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
Golden Bay Coachlines
The following major airports near Blenheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.