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How to Travel from

Christchurch to North Island

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:
$40.77–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$407.73
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$382.24
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hawke'S
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$293.05
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.43–$267.57
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.61–$254.83

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.02–$19.11

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Rotorua to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Napier to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Waitara to Eight
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$33.13
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58

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:
$108.30–$285.61

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$108.30
Train from Palmerston North to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to North Island?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to North Island is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to North Island?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to North Island is to fly and drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $103.26 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Christchurch to North Island?

The distance between Christchurch and North Island is 881 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to North Island without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to North Island without a car is to train and car ferry and night bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $152.17 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to North Island?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Christchurch to North Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near North Island?

There are 153+ hotels available in North Island. Prices start at $54.26 per night.
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