There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Brunner by train or car
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Christchurch to Lake Brunner by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Lake Brunner is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Lake Brunner is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Christchurch and arriving at Moana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Christchurch and Lake Brunner is 193 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lake Brunner without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $220 - $290.
The train from Christchurch to Moana takes 4h including transfers and departs once daily.
Christchurch to Lake Brunner train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Lake Brunner train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Moana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Lake Brunner is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Christchurch to Lake Brunner.
There are 12+ hotels available in Lake Brunner.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lake Brunner, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Moana once daily. Tickets cost $220–290 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Moana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–290
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
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