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How to get fromChristchurch to Byron Bayby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Byron Bay by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CHC - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    8h 29m
    $289–1,059

  2. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CHC - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    10h 55m
    $168–710

  3. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CHC - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    11h 27m
    $351–654

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CHC - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    13h 23m
    $304–1,034

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,490.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Byron Bay. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the bus to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B.

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