There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch International Airport 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 International Airport and Timaru is 176 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru, including transfers.
Christchurch International Airport to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch International Airport to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Timaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch International Airport to Timaru is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru.
There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Christchurch International Airport, 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
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