There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Dunedin, bus
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
- Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
3h 3mDrive 435.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balcluthacar 435.4 km
5h 28m$126–181Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus Dunedin - Invercargill
10h 1mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Balclutha435.4 km
5h 28mFly to Invercargill, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane CHC - IVC
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Balcluthabus
4h 45m$136–574
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha. However, there are services departing from Christchurch International Airport and arriving at Balclutha via Christchurch and Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Balclutha is 385 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha without a car is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha, including transfers.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Balclutha.
There are 35+ hotels available in Balclutha.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Balclutha, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Christchurch International Airport to Balclutha via Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Dunedin in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Balclutha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Invercargill to Balclutha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Balclutha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Balclutha. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




