How to travel from Picton to Kaikoura, New Zealand

There are several options for getting from Picton to Kaikoura by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$34 ($21) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$36 ($22).

The distance between Picton and Kaikoura is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Picton and Kaikoura by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Picton to Kaikoura is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$36 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Picton and Kaikoura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$34 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Picton and Kaikoura. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Picton and Kaikoura with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 35m.

KiwiRail run train services between Picton and Kaikoura. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Picton and Kaikoura. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Picton and Kaikoura with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 20m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Picton and Kaikoura. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Picton to Kaikoura. We recommend that you take the bus to Kaikoura. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kaikoura is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Kaikoura. 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 Picton and Kaikoura. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Picton to Kaikoura is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$34 ($21).