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How to Travel from

Christchurch to Matamata

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

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 Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Cambridge Rd to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.68–$3.57
Bus from Transport Centre to Opp
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.47

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Rotorua to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Cambridge to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.47–$30.58
Bus from Manukau City to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 to Matamata?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Matamata is to fly and bus which costs $54.35 - $260.87 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Matamata is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 7m and costs $173.91 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Matamata?

The distance between Christchurch and Matamata is 786 km.

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

The best way to get from Christchurch to Matamata without a car is to train and car ferry and night bus and bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $173.91 - $489.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Christchurch to Matamata, including transfers.

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There are 63+ hotels available in Matamata. Prices start at $28.15 per night.
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