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How to get fromChristchurch to Ōpunakeby plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Ōpunake by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus bus
    5h 19m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Ōpunakecar car
    11h 36m
    $317–410

  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 Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hawerabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Streetbus bus 102
    18h 46m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Ōpunake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 603.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Ōpunake, Taranaki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Ōpunake. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), take the taxi to Bay F - Egmont Street, then take the bus to Tasman Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Near Layard Street via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Palmerston North, and Hawera Water Tower in around 18h 46m.

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