There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Wardbus Christchurch - Picton
4h 56m$50–122Train, bus
- Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the bus from Kaikoura to Wardbus Christchurch - Picton
5h 26mDrive 276.1 km
- Drive from Christchurch to Lake Grassmerecar 276.1 km
3h 31m$81–117Fly, taxi
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane CHC - BHE
- Take the taxi from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Lake Grassmeretaxi
5h 13m$355–715Train
- Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain Coastal Pacific
5h 42m$346–659
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Ward via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Blenheim via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Christchurch and Lake Grassmere is 278 km. The road distance is 276.1 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere, including transfers.
Christchurch to Lake Grassmere bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Lake Grassmere train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lake Grassmere, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Ward twice daily. Tickets cost $14–75 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Christchurch to Blenheim once daily. Tickets cost $230–519 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via New Plymouth, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Nelson, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Dunedin, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Queenstown, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $150–190
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Ward
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Kaikoura to Ward
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Executive Shuttle
- Phone
- +64 3578 3136
- Website
- executiveshuttle.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch to Lake Grassmere bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ward station.
Christchurch to Lake Grassmere train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Lake Grassmere is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Christchurch to Lake Grassmere.
There are three+ hotels available in Lake Grassmere.




