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How to get fromChristchurch to Fox Glacierby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Fox Glacier by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Fox Glacierbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    8h 44m
    $146–245

  2. Drive 402.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Fox Glaciercar car 402.7 km
    4h 44m
    $117–169

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacierbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    10h 5m
    $339–436

  4. Fly to Hokitika, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Fox Glacierbus bus
    6h 25m
    $125–520

  5. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Fox Glacierbus bus
    11h 6m
    $345–855

  6. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    13h 34m
    $315–330

Christchurch to Fox Glacier by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 402.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Fox Glacier, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Fox Glacier via Kumara Junction in around 8h 44m.

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