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How to get fromChatham Islands to Christchurchby plane, car ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatham Islands to Christchurch by plane, car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Wellington

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2h 46m
    $93–296

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    10h 26m
    $139–183

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    10h 27m
    $378–678

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    7h 42m
    $223–278

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    4h 46m

Chatham Islands to Christchurch by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chatham Islands to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Chatham Islands, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) hourly.

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