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How to get fromChristchurch to Catlins Lakeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Catlins Lake by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus bus
    5h 9m

  2. Drive 475.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Catlins Lakecar car 475.4 km
    5h 59m
    $139–201

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    8h 44m

  4. Fly to Invercargill, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Balcluthabus bus
    7h 10m
    $230–710

  5. Bus via Christchurch

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Invercargill
    9h 9m
    $198–296

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Catlins Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Catlins Lake, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Church Corner to Catlins Lake via Dunedin and Balclutha in around 8h 44m.

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