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Tongariro National Park to Christchurch

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14 h 16 min
763 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Tongariro National Park to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (763 km)
14 h 16 min
763 km.
from $41
Other
Rideshare
14 h 16 min
763 km.
from $9.95
Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)
7 h 25 min
538 km.
from $233.13
Train
17 h 6 min
537 km.
from $453.29
Train, Plane (Train to Wellington)
9 h 43 min
538 km.
from $176.07
Train, Plane (Train)
10 h 51 min
538 km.
from $310.30
Train, Plane (Train to Hamilton International Airport)
9 h 58 min
538 km.
from $225.20

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 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 Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waiouru to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
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
Bus from Otorohanga to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

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
Train from National Park to Otorohanga
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.51–$63.71

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 Tongariro National Park to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Christchurch is to train and fly which costs $130.43 - $293.48 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Christchurch is to night bus and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Tongariro National Park to Christchurch?

The distance between Tongariro National Park and Christchurch is 675 km.

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

The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Christchurch without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 9m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Tongariro 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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