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How to get fromChristchurch to French Passby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to French Pass by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Hamilton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    3h 9m
    $205–475

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to French Passcar car
    4h 40m
    $125–595

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Cambridgebus bus
    20h 13m
    $201–338

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain train
    20h 14m
    $753–1,108

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to French Passcar car
    13h 30m
    $367–491

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and French Pass, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) every 4 hours.

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