There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Benmore Dam by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus Christchurch - Queenstown
5h 43m$139–237Drive 304.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Benmore Damcar 304.1 km
3h 44m$89–128Fly, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omaramabus
6h 30mBus, drive
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Geraldinebus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Drive from Geraldine to Benmore Damcar
4h 9m$112–159
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Benmore Dam is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Benmore Dam is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Benmore Dam. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Omarama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Christchurch and Benmore Dam is 344 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Benmore Dam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Christchurch to Benmore Dam, including transfers.
Christchurch to Benmore Dam bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Benmore Dam bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Omarama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Benmore Dam is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Christchurch to Benmore Dam.
There are 19+ hotels available in Benmore Dam.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Benmore Dam, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Omarama once daily. Tickets cost $19–90 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–85
- Flexi
- $60–470
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