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

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

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus bus
    6h 26m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    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 Otanebus bus
    16h 35m
    $166–257

  3. 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 Otanebus bus
    16h 36m
    $405–702

  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 Kaikoracar car
    10h 47m
    $301–380

  5. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane CHC - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Hastings to Otanebus bus
    6h 12m

Christchurch to Kaikora by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 576.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Kaikora. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Otane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Otane via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 16h 35m.

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