There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Blackball by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Moanatrain TranzAlpine
4h 29m$326–413Drive 245.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Blackballcar 245.7 km
2h 55m$72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus Christchurch - Greymouth
4h 33m$136–220Fly, taxi
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
- Take the taxi from Hokitika (HKK) to Blackballtaxi
3h 7m$230–635Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Nine Mile
5h 42m$180–225
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Blackball is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Blackball is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Blackball. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Greymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch to Blackball. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Moana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Christchurch and Blackball is 230 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Blackball without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $320 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Christchurch to Blackball, including transfers.
Christchurch to Blackball bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Blackball train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Blackball is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $320 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Blackball, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Moana once daily. Tickets cost $220–290 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Greymouth once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Moana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–290
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Nine Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Blackball bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Christchurch to Blackball train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Moana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Blackball is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Christchurch to Blackball.
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