There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Edendale by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Invercargill
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane CHC - IVC
5h 13m$85–555Bus via Christchurch
cheapest- Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Otago University to Edendalebus Dunedin - Invercargill
10h 48m$30–111Bus
- Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Edendalebus Invercargill
9h 52m$78–151Drive 527.3 km
- Drive from Christchurch to Edendalecar 527.3 km
6h 30m$161–233Fly to Dunedin, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
- Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Edendalebus
6h 14m$455–925
Christchurch to Edendale by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Edendale is to bus via Christchurch which costs $30 - $120 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Edendale is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Edendale. However, there are services departing from Church Corner and arriving at Edendale via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Christchurch and Edendale is 520 km. The road distance is 527.3 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Edendale without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Christchurch to Edendale, including transfers.
Christchurch to Edendale bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Edendale is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.
Christchurch to Edendale bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Edendale is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Christchurch to Edendale.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Edendale, Southland, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Corner to Edendale via Dunedin and Dunedin in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Church Corner to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Edendale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otago University to Edendale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- InterCity
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