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How to get fromChristchurch to Fiordlandby plane, bus, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Fiordland by plane, bus, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Fiordlandunknown unknown
    6h 40m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Fiordlandunknown unknown
    11h 47m

  3. Tour, Bus, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD to Te Anau Downsbus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau Downs to Fiordlandunknown unknown
    19h 51m

  4. Fly to Invercargill, shuttle, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anaushuttle bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Fiordlandunknown unknown
    6h 57m

  5. Bus, travel via Te Anau Downs

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD to Te Anau Downsbus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau Downs to Fiordlandunknown unknown
    15h 1m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Fiordland. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, take the bus to Te Anau, then travel to Fiordland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Fiordland via Frankton Bus Interchange and Te Anau in around 11h 47m.

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