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How to get fromBairnsdale to New Zealandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bairnsdale to New Zealand by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    10h 26m
    $371–756

  2. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane MEL - TRG
    11h 43m
    $268–978

  3. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    10h 39m
    $378–758

  4. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Wellington

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane MEL - WLG
    10h 35m
    $404–813

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CBR - AKL
    14h 45m
    $433–859

  6. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane MEL - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus bus
    15h 15m
    $442–1,006

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,722.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Bairnsdale to New Zealand. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, 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, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, then take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station.

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