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National Park to Christchurch

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14 h 7 min
749 km.
from $41
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Six ways to Travel from National Park to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (749 km)
14 h 7 min
749 km.
from $41
Other
Rideshare
14 h 7 min
749 km.
from $9.77
Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)
6 h 5 min
536 km.
from $206.03
Train, Plane (Train to Wellington)
8 h 22 min
536 km.
from $145.76
Taxi, Plane (Taxi)
7 h 5 min
536 km.
from $228.39
Taxi, Plane (Taxi)
7 h 33 min
536 km.
from $220.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

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

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from National Park to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Turangi to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Turangi to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Bus from Taupo to Napier
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40

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 National Park to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.71–$82.82
Train from National Park to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30

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 National Park to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from National Park to Christchurch is to train and fly which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from National Park to Christchurch?

The fastest way to get from National Park to Christchurch is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

How far is it from National Park to Christchurch?

The distance between National Park and Christchurch is 659 km.

How do I travel from National Park to Christchurch without a car?

The best way to get from National Park to Christchurch without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from National Park to Christchurch?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from National Park 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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