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How to get fromŌtorohanga to Christchurchby car, plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ōtorohanga to Christchurch by car, plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Ōtorohanga to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TRG - CHC
    4h 19m
    $134–611

  2. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihibus bus
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HLZ - CHC
    4h 36m
    $100–333

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    19h 6m
    $337–417

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    19h 7m
    $576–912

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    21h 20m

  6. Train to Auckland, fly

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    5h 54m
    $153–370

  7. Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus bus
    2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPL - CHC
    6h 14m
    $140–649

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ōtorohanga to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    13h 6m
    $356–459

Ōtorohanga to Christchurch by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Ōtorohanga, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Ōtorohanga to Christchurch. However, you can drive to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Otorohanga to Christchurch via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 19h 6m.

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