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How to get fromChristchurch to Anakiwaby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Anakiwa by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    6h 9m
    $319–599

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 9m
    $80–154

  3. Drive 357.6 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Anakiwacar car 357.6 km
    4h 40m
    $104–150

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the taxi from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Anakiwataxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $365–725

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Havelockbus bus
    6h 10m
    $299–595

  6. Fly to Wellington, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    8h 9m
    $287–506

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Anakiwa, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Christchurch to Picton once daily. Tickets cost $250–519 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Picton twice daily. Tickets cost $15–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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