How to travel from New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
The distance between New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs by bus, ferry, train 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 → New Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Johnsonville then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Waipara and then to Hanmer Springs.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$205($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$190 ($115) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 11h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$205 ($125).
The distance between New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 15h 25m to get from New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$205 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$190 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between New Plymouth 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 11h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between New Plymouth 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 11h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Johnsonville then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Waipara and then to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 15h 25m.
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 New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Johnsonville then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Waipara and then to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 15h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Plymouth to Hanmer Springs is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$190 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 25m | NZ$190($115) | 4 times a week | 839km (521 miles) |
| Bus to Palmerston North, ferry | 15h 45m | NZ$190($115) | 4 times a week | 841km (523 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 20m | NZ$205($125) | 4 times a day | 730km (454 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Ferry and Car | 17h 35m | NZ$415($255) | 3 times a week | 1,072km (666 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