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Whakatāne to Christchurch

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16 h 47 min
967 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Whakatāne to Christchurch

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Cheapest
By car (967 km)
16 h 47 min
967 km.
from $53
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Plane from Whakatāne (Rotorua International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 47 min
967 km.
from $12.61
Plane
3 h 32 min
718 km.
from $215.54
Bus, Plane
4 h 53 min
718 km.
from $194.05
Bus, Train
25 h 28 min
718 km.
from $286.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

Baybus

Phone:
0800 4 229 287
Email:
Website:
baybus.co.nz/
Bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Te
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
Bus from Domain Road - Fronting No. 83 to Greerton
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whakatane to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Te Puke to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
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 Greerton to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

Airlines

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 Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28

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

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 Whakatāne to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Whakatāne to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whakatāne to Christchurch is to drive and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Whakatāne to Christchurch?

The distance between Whakatāne and Christchurch is 812 km.

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

The best way to get from Whakatāne to Christchurch without a car is to bus and night bus and car ferry and train which takes 21h 26m and costs $173.91 - $500 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Whakatāne 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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