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How to Travel from

Christchurch to Ōtaki

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$394.99

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$318.54

Bus operators

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 Otaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

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 - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Otaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.02
Train from Palmerston North to Otaki
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.56–$12.74

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 Ōtaki?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Ōtaki is to fly and train which costs $41.30 - $184.78 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Ōtaki is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Ōtaki?

The distance between Christchurch and Ōtaki is 396 km.

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

The best way to get from Christchurch to Ōtaki without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 12h 19m and costs $70.65 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Christchurch to Ōtaki, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ōtaki?

There are 165+ hotels available in Ōtaki. Prices start at $64.75 per night.
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