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How to get fromChristchurch to Haast Pass (Mountain)by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Haast Pass (Mountain) by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Tekapo to Haast Pass (Mountain)car car
    7h 22m

  2. Bus, drive via Lake Ohau Turn-off

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Lake Ohau Turn-off to Haast Pass (Mountain)car car
    7h 24m
    $73–167

  3. Drive 493.4 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Haast Pass (Mountain)car car 493.4 km
    5h 41m
    $142–205

  4. 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 Makarora Country Cafebus bus
    6h 42m
    $370–885

  5. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Makarorabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    17h 56m
    $450–505

  6. Fly to Timaru, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane CHC - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Haast Pass (Mountain)car car
    9h 23m
    $195–705

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 491.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Haast Pass (Mountain), New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Haast Pass (Mountain). However, you can take the train to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the bus to Tekapo, then drive to Haast Pass (Mountain). Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Haast Pass (Mountain) in around 5h 41m.

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