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How to get fromAustralia to Kaikōuraby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Kaikōura by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    9h 54m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    12h 23m
    $782–1,777

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    10h 15m

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    10h 17m

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    10h 31m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,335.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Australia and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Kaikōura. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Kaikoura. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Kaikoura.

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