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How to get fromChristchurch to Cape Foulwindby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Punakaiki Resort to Cape Foulwindtaxi taxi
    7h 34m

  2. Drive 341.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Cape Foulwindcar car 341.1 km
    4h 10m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Westportbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    7h 49m

  4. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    5h 25m
    $215–630

  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 Tahunanui to Westportbus bus
    7h 53m
    $283–609

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $135–175

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cape Foulwind, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Cape Foulwind via Greymouth and Westport in around 7h 49m.

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