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How to get fromChristchurch to Lake Kaniereby train, car, bus, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Kaniere by train, car, bus, taxi, 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 Lake Kanierecar car
    3h 50m
    $203–267

  2. Drive 264.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Lake Kanierecar car 264.1 km
    3h 11m
    $76–110

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the taxi from Kumara Junction to Lake Kanieretaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $181–275

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2h 35m
    $110–495

  5. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kumara to Lake Kanieretaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $210–260

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Lake Kaniere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lake Kaniere, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) twice daily.

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