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

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal 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 49m
    $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 26m
    $643–992

  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 53m
    $161–270

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    14h 57m
    $410–548

Auckland Ferry Terminal to Christchurch by foot, train, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$643Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 789.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Christchurch. However, you can walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, 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 vehicle from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Christchurch via Auckland Strand, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 22h 26m.

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