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How to Travel from

North Shore to South Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Cheapest
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Car
19 h 31 min
1223 km.
from $67
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Three ways to Travel from North Shore to South Island

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (1 223 km)
19 h 31 min
1223 km.
from $67
Other
Rideshare
19 h 31 min
1223 km.
from $15.95
Bus, Plane
5 h 51 min
758 km.
from $128.32

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 Auckland to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$369.50
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

Methven Travel

Phone:
+64 3 302 8106
Email:
Website:
methventravel.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch Airport to Methven
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.60–$34.99

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.90–$191.12

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 Shore to South Island?

The cheapest way to get from North Shore to South Island is to fly and shuttle which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shore to South Island?

The fastest way to get from North Shore to South Island is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 .

How far is it from North Shore to South Island?

The distance between North Shore and South Island is 751 km.

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

The best way to get from North Shore to South Island without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 27h 11m and costs $206.52 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from North Shore to South Island?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from North Shore to South Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are four+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $101.35 per night.
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