Rome2Rio

How to get fromOamaru to Reeftonby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Reefton

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Oamaru to Reefton by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Moanatrain train
    3. Drive from Moana to Reeftoncar car
    9h 3m

  2. Bus, shuttle, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox Rivershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Fox River to Reeftoncar car
    11h 17m
    $139–213

  3. Drive  452.8 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Reeftoncar car 452.8 km
    5h 30m
    $149–215

  4. Bus to Dunedin, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane DUD - HKK
    3. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar car
    8h 27m
    $188–945

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    4. Drive from Punakaiki Resort to Reeftoncar car
    12h 19m

  6. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar car
    8h

Dunedin (DUD) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Reefton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Reefton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Reefton. However, you can take the bus to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the train to Moana, then drive to Reefton. Alternatively, you can drive from Oamaru to Reefton in around 5h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, Flying into Beijing?, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.