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How to get fromChristchurch to Coromandelby plane, ferry, train, car ferry, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Coromandel by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Auckland, ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $154–544

  2. Train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    4. Drive from Papakura to Coromandelcar car
    23h 6m
    $673–1,018

  3. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Manukau City to Coromandelcar car
    23h 48m
    $213–358

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Coromandelcar car
    15h 11m
    $406–539

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Thames to Coromandeltaxi taxi
    9h 17m

  6. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry
    26h 10m
    $241–558

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar154Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Coromandel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 864.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Coromandel. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Viaduct Harbour, take the ferry to Hannaford's Wharf, then take the taxi to Coromandel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Coromandel via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Papakura in around 23h 6m.

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