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14 h 48 min
802 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from North Island to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (802 km)
14 h 48 min
802 km.
from $44
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Rideshare
14 h 48 min
802 km.
from $10.46
Plane
4 h 22 min
576 km.
from $229.78
Bus, Plane (Bus to Hawke'S Bay Airport)
5 h 15 min
576 km.
from $176.36
Taxi, Train
18 h 7 min
576 km.
from $453.30
Bus, Plane (Bus to Rotorua)
4 h 53 min
576 km.
from $194.46
Train, Plane
6 h 55 min
576 km.
from $214.95
Bus, Plane (Bus to Hamilton International Airport)
6 h 39 min
576 km.
from $153.26
Bus, Plane (Bus)
6 h 46 min
576 km.
from $246.05

Transport providers

Bus operators

Busit

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

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Taupo to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Taupo to Napier
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Taumarunui to Kihikihi
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Taumarunui to Eight
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40

Airlines

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 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
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05

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 Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30
Train from Taumarunui Station to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

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 North Island to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from North Island to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $76.09 - $206.52 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Island to Christchurch?

The fastest way to get from North Island to Christchurch is to drive and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .

How far is it from North Island to Christchurch?

The distance between North Island and Christchurch is 881 km.

How do I travel from North Island to Christchurch without a car?

The best way to get from North Island to Christchurch without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 17h 25m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from North Island to Christchurch?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from North Island 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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