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

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Hamilton by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Hamilton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane CHC - HLZ
4h 8m
$91–322
Fly to Auckland, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
5h 43m
$88–288
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain
19h 47m
$593–908
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus
20h 31m
$166–293
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Hamiltoncar
13h 41m
$366–489
Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane CHC - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hamiltoncar
4h 47m
$125–605

Christchurch to Hamilton by train, foot, and car ferry

3Weekly Services

19h 47mAverage Duration

$593Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Hamilton, 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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Hamilton(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Hamilton (Maori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2, Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.

Places to stay in Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Camelot On Ulster(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Grosvenor Motel(Opens in a new window)

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