There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane CHC - IVC
3h 26m$101–521Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Church Corner to Otago Universitybus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Otago University to Invercargillbus Dunedin - Invercargill
13h 35m$32–118Bus via Rolleston
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus Invercargill
11h 24m$145–248Drive 563.1 km
- Drive from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargillcar 563.1 km
6h 56m$165–238Bus, Tour
- Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to InvercargillDunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins
18h 11m$170–328
Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill is to bus which costs $30 - $120 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill. However, there are services departing from Rolleston and arriving at Invercargill via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Christchurch (Station) and Invercargill is 480 km. The road distance is 563.1 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill without a car is to bus via Rolleston which takes 11h 24m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill, including transfers.
Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rolleston station.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Rolleston, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 11h 24m.
Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill is 563 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Christchurch (Station) to Invercargill.
What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), New Zealand and Invercargill, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Invercargill via Rolleston, Rolleston, Dunedin, and Dunedin in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rolleston to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Otago University to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- [email protected]
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Dunedin to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Adult
- $250
- Child
- $150
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