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How to get fromChristchurch to Awaroa Inletby plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Awaroa Inlet by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Drive from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Awaroa Inletcar car
    4h 11m
    $290–710

  2. Drive  498 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Awaroa Inletcar car 498 km
    6h
    $151–217

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Picton to Awaroa Inletcar car
    9h 6m
    $304–639

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Awaroa Inlettaxi taxi
    11h 24m
    $293–464

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Awaroa Inlettaxi taxi
    11h 24m
    $496–919

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Tōtaranuishuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $345–1,681

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Awaroa Inlet, New Zealand?

You can take a shuttle from Christchurch to Awaroa Inlet via Saint Arnaud and Tōtaranui in around 8h 36m.

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