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958 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Canterbury

Composite routes from Hamilton to Canterbury

Cheapest
16 h 25 min
Car
958 km.
from $52
Other
4 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
710 km.
from $99.62
19 h 59 min
711 km.
from $458.90
4 h 1 min
Plane
710 km.
from $231.14
7 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
710 km.
from $213.12
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
710 km.
from $196.79

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$206.52

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$336.96
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$228.26
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$402.17
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$250.00
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$52.17
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$38.04
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$32.61
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

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:
$92.39–$243.65

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$130.43

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71

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:
$35.87–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Canterbury is to bus and fly which costs $44.57 - $228.26 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Canterbury is to drive and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $92.39 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct flight between Hamilton and Canterbury?

Yes, there are direct flights between Hamilton and Canterbury; these take 1h 50m and cost $70.65 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Canterbury?

The distance between Hamilton and Canterbury is 691 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 19h 59m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Hamilton to Canterbury, including transfers.

Train or fly from Hamilton to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Canterbury is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $70.65 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $434.78 and takes 19h 59m.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 67+ hotels available in Canterbury. Prices start at $61.53 per night.
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