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How to get fromChristchurch Airport (CHC) to Mount Cookby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Mount Cook by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    1h 15m
    $90–287

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 54m
    $413–725

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    12h 17m
    $149–216

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 45m
    $225–269

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Mount Cook.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 310.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

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

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