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Waikato to Christchurch

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16 h 53 min
990 km.
from $54
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Eight ways to Travel from Waikato to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (990 km)
16 h 53 min
990 km.
from $54
Fastest
Plane from Waikato (Hamilton International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 53 min
990 km.
from $12.91
Taxi, Plane
3 h 15 min
707 km.
from $319.96
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
4 h 23 min
707 km.
from $103
Bus, Plane (Bus to Rotorua)
4 h 53 min
707 km.
from $194.46
Bus, Plane (Bus to Hawke'S Bay Airport)
5 h 15 min
707 km.
from $176.36
Bus, Plane (Bus to New Plymouth Airport)
6 h 27 min
707 km.
from $234.67

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 Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
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 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 New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Huntly to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
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 Te Awamutu to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Huntly to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$14.02

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 Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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 Waikato to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Waikato to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $44.57 - $228.26 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waikato to Christchurch?

The fastest way to get from Waikato to Christchurch is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Waikato to Christchurch?

The distance between Waikato and Christchurch is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Waikato to Christchurch without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 19h 36m and costs $239.13 - $543.48 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Waikato 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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