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How to get fromChristchurch to Buller Gorgeby train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Buller Gorge by train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Drive from Barrytown to Buller Gorgecar car
    7h 47m
    $294–381

  2. Drive 293.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Buller Gorgecar car 293.7 km
    3h 32m
    $86–124

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6bus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    8h 39m
    $109–237

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6bus bus
    6h 48m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6bus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    9h 19m
    $297–428

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Lyellbus bus West Coast
    8h 31m
    $154–202

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Buller Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Buller Gorge, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Buller Gorge via Greymouth and Lyell, Upper Buller Gorge Road SH6 in around 8h 39m.

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