There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin by plane, shuttle, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
- Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark
3h 17m$170–575Drive 145 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basincar 145 km
1h 43m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
3h 48m$79–142Train
- Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain TranzAlpine
4h 18m$172–227Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Temple Basin145 km
1h 43mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark
2h 40m$70–85
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin. However, there are services departing from Christchurch International Airport and arriving at Arthurs Pass via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin. However, there are services departing from Rolleston and arriving at Arthur's Pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Temple Basin is 251 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin, including transfers.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Rolleston station.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $230 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Temple Basin, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Rolleston to Arthur's Pass once daily. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Rolleston to Arthur's Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Kumara Junction to Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Temple Basin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Arthurs Pass station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Arthur's Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Temple Basin.
There are 16+ hotels available in Temple Basin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Temple Basin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.