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Christchurch to Taumarunui

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14 h 35 min
789 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Christchurch to Taumarunui

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Cheapest
By car (789 km)
14 h 35 min
789 km.
from $43
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Rideshare
14 h 35 min
789 km.
from $10.29
Bus, Plane (Fly to Palmerston)
8 h 8 min
561 km.
from $226.72
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hamilton International Airport)
8 h 5 min
561 km.
from $153.35
Bus, Plane (Fly to Auckland)
8 h 54 min
561 km.
from $171.16
Bus, Plane (Fly to New Plymouth Airport)
7 h 54 min
561 km.
from $246.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Wellington)
10 h 18 min
561 km.
from $152.80
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rotorua)
10 h 32 min
561 km.
from $238.67

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
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 Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57
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 New
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05
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 Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Email:
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.39
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$24.21

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 Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Palmerston North to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Waitara to Eight
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

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 Palmerston North to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04
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
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 to Taumarunui?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Taumarunui is to fly and train which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Taumarunui is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $173.91 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Taumarunui?

The distance between Christchurch and Taumarunui is 710 km.

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

The best way to get from Christchurch to Taumarunui without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 17h 30m and costs $141.30 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Christchurch to Taumarunui, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taumarunui?

There are 20+ hotels available in Taumarunui. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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