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How to get fromChristchurch to Canvastownby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Canvastownbus bus Picton - Nelson
    6h 44m
    $28–124

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Canvastownbus bus Picton - Nelson
    6h 44m
    $249–569

  3. Drive 360.5 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Canvastowncar car 360.5 km
    4h 32m
    $105–152

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Canvastownbus bus
    6h 2m

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Canvastownbus bus
    5h 40m
    $244–525

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Canvastownbus bus Picton - Nelson
    7h 34m
    $216–1,055

Christchurch to Canvastown by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 360.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Canvastown, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Canvastown via Blenheim in around 6h 44m.

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