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How to get fromChristchurch Airport (CHC) to Aucklandby plane, train, car ferry, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland by plane, train, car ferry, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Auckland

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2h 50m
    $79–267

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train
    22h 19m
    $673–1,039

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    24h 2m
    $171–299

  4. Shuttle, car ferry, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train
    26h 1m
    $614–1,212

  5. Fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Claris Airport, fly to Auckland Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane plane
    6h 55m
    $687–1,170

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar car
    14h 53m
    $406–539

Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 766.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

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

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