There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Ferry Terminal by plane, train, car ferry, bus, shuttle, or car
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Fly to Auckland
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
2h 51m$145–371Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
22h 39m$673–1,039Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
24h 14m$171–299Shuttle, car ferry, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
- Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Picton
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
26h 21m$614–1,212Fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Claris Airport, fly to Auckland Airport
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane CHC - TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane
6h 56m$753–1,273Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Pictoncar
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Drive from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminalcar
14h 54m$405–538
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Ferry Terminal by bus, foot, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Ferry Terminal is to fly which costs $140 - $380 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $140 - $380.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Auckland Ferry Terminal is 767 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Ferry Terminal without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 22h 39m and costs $650 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Ferry Terminal, including transfers.
There are 2269+ hotels available in Auckland Ferry Terminal.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Auckland Ferry Terminal, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) hourly.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $250–310
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–120
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Westport to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $650
- Per person
- $130
- Phone
- 0800 844 844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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