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How to get fromBrisbane to Kaikōuraby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Kaikōura by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    best
    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

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane BNE - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    12h 25m
    $401–1,779

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane BNE - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    12h 57m
    $694–1,733

  4. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    11h 41m

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Wellington, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BNE - WLG
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train
    14h 53m
    $638–1,520

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,706.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Kaikōura. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown, walk to Nelson, then take the shuttle to Kaikōura.

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