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How to get fromAuckland CBD to Christchurchby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland CBD to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    3h 46m
    $89–287

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    22h 7m
    $644–993

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    22h 41m
    $162–271

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland CBD to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    14h 56m
    $411–549

Auckland CBD to Christchurch by train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$644Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland CBD to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 789.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Auckland CBD, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland CBD to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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 Auckland Strand to Christchurch via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 22h 7m.

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