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How to get fromChristchurch to Harihariby train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Drive from Arthur's Pass to Hariharicar car
    4h 23m
    $223–292

  2. Drive 317.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Hariharicar car 317.6 km
    3h 44m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Hariharibus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    6h 53m
    $116–205

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Hariharibus bus
    4h 34m
    $100–485

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Hariharibus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    8h 14m
    $309–401

  6. 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 Hariharibus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    14h 4m
    $325–345

Christchurch to Harihari by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Harihari, West Coast, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Harihari via Kumara Junction in around 6h 53m.

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