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How to Travel from

Tauranga to Canterbury

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Car
16 h 27 min
962 km.
from $52
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Five ways to Travel from Tauranga to Canterbury

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Cheapest
By car (962 km)
16 h 27 min
962 km.
from $52
Fastest
Plane from Tauranga (Hamilton International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 27 min
962 km.
from $12.55
Bus, Plane
5 h 1 min
755 km.
from $193.10
Bus, Train
22 h 49 min
755 km.
from $288.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tauranga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Tauranga to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Tauranga to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

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 Tauranga Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$420.47
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
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$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 Tauranga to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Canterbury is to bus and fly which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tauranga to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Canterbury is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $86.96 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Tauranga to Canterbury?

The distance between Tauranga and Canterbury is 732 km.

How do I travel from Tauranga to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Canterbury without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 22h 10m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Tauranga to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Tauranga to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 66+ hotels available in Canterbury. Prices start at $24.77 per night.
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