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How to Travel from

South Island to Wellington

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

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

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hokitika to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Picton
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$48.42

Methven Travel

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

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:
$114.67–$296.37

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.85–$51.62

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Island to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from South Island to Wellington is to shuttle and fly which costs $34.78 - $195.65 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Island to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from South Island to Wellington is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

How far is it from South Island to Wellington?

The distance between South Island and Wellington is 359 km.

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

The best way to get from South Island to Wellington without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 13h 35m and costs $70.65 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from South Island to Wellington?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from South Island to Wellington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wellington. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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