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How to get fromChristchurch to Catlins Riverby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Invercargill
    9h 38m
    $173–276

  2. Drive 498.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Catlins Rivercar car 498.7 km
    6h 39m
    $146–211

  3. Fly to Dunedin, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Clintonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi taxi
    6h
    $465–1,400

  4. Bus via Christchurch

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Clintonbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    10h 39m

  5. Fly to Invercargill, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Clintonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 59m

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

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

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  • Distance: 504.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Church Corner to Catlins River via Dunedin, Dunedin, and Clinton in around 9h 38m.

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