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Matamata to Christchurch

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16 h 5 min
925 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Matamata to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (925 km)
16 h 5 min
925 km.
from $50
Fastest
Plane from Matamata (Hamilton International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 5 min
925 km.
from $12.07
Taxi, Plane
3 h 16 min
688 km.
from $319.96
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
5 h 49 min
688 km.
from $114.47
Taxi, Train
20 h 41 min
688 km.
from $781.17
Bus, car ferry via Rotorua
22 h 15 min
688 km.
from $218.07
Bus, Plane (Bus)
4 h 59 min
688 km.
from $175.45
Bus, Plane (Bus to Rotorua)
5 h 42 min
688 km.
from $194.35
Bus, Train
23 h 1 min
688 km.
from $350.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Email:
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Victoria Square to Devine
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.68–$3.44
Bus from Opp 39 Hetana St to Transport
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.47
Bus from Matamata to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56
Bus from Transport Centre to Wahanui
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$9.56

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Matamata to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Matamata to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Matamata to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$30.58
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Matamata to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Transport Centre to Wahanui
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Matamata to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Matamata to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matamata to Christchurch is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Matamata to Christchurch?

The distance between Matamata and Christchurch is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Matamata to Christchurch without a car is to bus and night bus and car ferry and train which takes 20h 41m and costs $173.91 - $489.13 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Matamata to Christchurch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Christchurch?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Christchurch. Prices start at $39.41 per night.
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