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How to Travel from

Christchurch to Whakatāne

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Christchurch
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Transport providers

Bus operators

Baybus

Phone:
0800 4 229 287
Website:
baybus.co.nz/
Bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Boon
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.24–$8.28

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:
$34.40–$56.06
Bus from Rotorua to Whakatane
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Tirau to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$29.31
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Te
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$29.31

Airlines

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

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 Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$121.04–$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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Whakatāne?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Whakatāne is to bus and car ferry which costs $97.83 - $271.74 and takes 22h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Whakatāne is to fly and drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $92.39 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Whakatāne?

The distance between Christchurch and Whakatāne is 812 km.

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

The best way to get from Christchurch to Whakatāne without a car is to train and car ferry and night bus and bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Christchurch to Whakatāne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whakatāne?

There are 73+ hotels available in Whakatāne. Prices start at $50.73 per night.
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