There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Alexandrabus
3h 44mDrive 446.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandracar 446.1 km
5h 14m$129–186Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Cromwellbus Christchurch - Queenstown
9h 59m$155–215Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Alexandra446.1 km
5h 14mFly to Dunedin, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
- Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus
4h 45m$355–872
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $350 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra. However, there are services departing from Christchurch International Airport and arriving at Alexandra via Christchurch and Cromwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Alexandra is 437 km. The road distance is 446.1 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra, including transfers.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Cromwell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Alexandra.
There are 77+ hotels available in Alexandra.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Alexandra, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Cromwell once daily. Tickets cost $22–100 and the journey takes 6h 59m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Alexandra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $150–210
- Flexi
- $190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Alexandra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Alexandra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.