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

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Ōtara by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, line 325 bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Mangere Town Centre to Gaye Crescentbus bus
    4h 2m
    $84–287

  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 Papakuratrain train
    22h 24m
    $640–969

  3. 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 Manukau Citybus bus
    22h 25m
    $177–298

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Ōtaracar car
    14h 45m
    $396–529

Christchurch to Ōtara by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$640Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Ōtara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 778.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Ōtara, Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Ōtara. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the line 38 bus to Mangere Town Centre, then take the line 325 bus to Gaye Crescent. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Gaye Crescent via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Papakura Train Station 3, Otahuhu Train Station 1, and Stop B Otahuhu Station in around 22h 24m.

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