How to travel from Tauranga to Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
The distance between Tauranga and Hanmer Springs is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 13hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tauranga 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 → Tauranga 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.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- 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.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$240($145)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tauranga and Hanmer Springs
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tauranga 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$190 ($115) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 13hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$240 ($145).
The distance between Tauranga and Hanmer Springs is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)
It takes around 17h 35m to get from Tauranga and Hanmer Springs by bus, train, ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Hanmer Springs is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 13hrs and will set you back approx NZ$240 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga 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 Tauranga 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 13hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tauranga 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 13hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tauranga to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Hamilton - Central 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 17h 35m.
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 Tauranga to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Hamilton - Central 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 17h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Hanmer Springs is to take the bus, then take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 17h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$405 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tauranga and Hanmer Springs
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 19h 45m | NZ$190($115) | once daily | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 13hrs | NZ$240($145) | 4 times a day | 892km (554 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Ferry and Car | 17h 35m | NZ$405($250) | 3 times a week | 1,045km (650 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