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Taumarunui to Christchurch

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14 h 36 min
790 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Taumarunui to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (790 km)
14 h 36 min
790 km.
from $43
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Rideshare
14 h 36 min
790 km.
from $10.30
Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)
6 h 55 min
561 km.
from $214.95
Bus, Plane (Bus to Hamilton International Airport)
6 h 39 min
561 km.
from $153.26
Train, Plane (Train to Auckland)
7 h 35 min
561 km.
from $168.62
Bus, Plane (Bus)
6 h 46 min
561 km.
from $246.05
Taxi, Plane
7 h 54 min
561 km.
from $220.13

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 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 Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31

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 Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Taumarunui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
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
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 Taumarunui Station to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19
Train from Taumarunui Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04
Train from Taumarunui Station to Papakura
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

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 Taumarunui to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Taumarunui 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 Taumarunui to Christchurch?

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

How far is it from Taumarunui to Christchurch?

The distance between Taumarunui and Christchurch is 710 km.

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

The best way to get from Taumarunui to Christchurch without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Taumarunui 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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