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Christchurch Airport to Tauranga

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16 h 22 min
957 km.
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957 km.
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16 h 22 min
957 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

Baybus

Phone:
0800 4 229 287
Email:
Website:
baybus.co.nz/
Bus from Matata - Arawa Street to Waikato
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.73–$7.64

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05
Bus from Westport to Picton
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Whakatane
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$344.02

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
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 Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga is to bus and car ferry which costs $97.83 - $260.87 and takes 23h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga is to fly which takes 2h and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga?

The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tauranga is 722 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 23h 31m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Tauranga, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tauranga?

There are 497+ hotels available in Tauranga. Prices start at $76.12 per night.
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