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How to get fromChristchurch Airport (CHC) to Reeftonby plane, car, train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar car
    2h 10m
    $85–477

  2. Drive 251.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Reeftoncar car 251.1 km
    3h 1m
    $73–105

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Rolleston to Moanatrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Moana to Reeftontaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $446–568

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    3. Drive from Punakaiki Resort to Reeftoncar car
    8h 45m

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Reeftonrideshare rideshare 251.1 km
    3h 1m

  6. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox Rivershuttle bus
    2. Drive from Fox River to Reeftoncar car
    5h 22m
    $120–156

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Reefton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Reefton. However, you can fly to Hokitika (HKK) then drive to Reefton. Alternatively, you can take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the train to Moana, then take the taxi to Reefton.

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