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How to get fromChristchurch (Station) to Aucklandby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Auckland 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 Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    4h 40m
    $84–279

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train
    22h 7m
    $643–968

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    22h 32m
    $405–738

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch (Station) to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar car
    14h 57m
    $408–542

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    24h
    $167–296

Christchurch (Station) to Auckland by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$643Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

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

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