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Albany to Christchurch

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17 h 56 min
1094 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Albany to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (1 094 km)
17 h 56 min
1094 km.
from $60
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Rideshare
17 h 56 min
1094 km.
from $14.27
Bus, Train
4 h 21 min
775 km.
from $105.40
Bus, Plane
7 h 39 min
775 km.
from $232.53

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Whangarei Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$76.45
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Albany to Whangarei
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.10

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.90–$191.12

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Britomart Train Station 1 to Puhinui
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.57

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Christchurch is to bus and train and fly which costs $53.26 - $217.39 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Christchurch?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Christchurch is to bus and train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $53.26 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Albany to Christchurch?

The distance between Albany and Christchurch is 807 km.

How do I travel from Albany to Christchurch without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Christchurch without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 24h and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Albany to Christchurch?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Albany to Christchurch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Christchurch?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Christchurch. Prices start at $39.41 per night.
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