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How to Travel from

Rotorua to Christchurch

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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 Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Rotorua to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

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
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 Rotorua to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Christchurch is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $195.65 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The distance between Rotorua and Christchurch is 798 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Christchurch without a car is to night bus and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rotorua to Christchurch, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Christchurch is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 . There are no good options to train or bus between Rotorua to Christchurch.

Where can I stay near Christchurch?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Christchurch. Prices start at $39.41 per night.
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