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How to get fromChristchurch to Gisborneby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane CHC - GIS
    4h 56m
    $106–569

  2. 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 Napierbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus bus
    22h 6m
    $170–307

  3. Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North

    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 Palmerston Northtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus bus
    22h 10m

  4. 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 Gisbornecar car
    13h 48m
    $376–490

  5. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus bus
    22h 7m
    $409–752

Christchurch to Gisborne by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Gisborne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 720 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) every 3 hours.

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