There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru by bus, rideshare, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Christchurch International Airport and arriving at Timaru via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Timaru is 176 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru, including transfers.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Timaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Timaru.
There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Timaru twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Timaru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.