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How to Travel from

Kaikora to Christchurch

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Otane to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Otane to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Otane to Napier
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31

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 Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 Kaikora to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Kaikora to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $76.09 - $271.74 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaikora to Christchurch is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Kaikora to Christchurch?

The distance between Kaikora and Christchurch is 579 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaikora to Christchurch without a car is to bus and car ferry and train via Palmerston North which takes 16h 45m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Kaikora to Christchurch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Christchurch?

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