There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Culverden by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Culverdenbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
5h 9mDrive 254 km
cheapest- Drive from Timaru to Culverdencar 254 km
3h 13m$84–121Bus via Timaru
- Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Culverdenbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
5h 44m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Culverden is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Culverden is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Culverden. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Culverden via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Timaru and Culverden is 258 km. The road distance is 254 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Culverden without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Timaru to Culverden, including transfers.
Timaru to Culverden bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Culverden bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Culverden is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Timaru to Culverden.
There are 16+ hotels available in Culverden.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Culverden, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Timaru to Culverden via Christchurch in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Culverden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Culverden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
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