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

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Matheson by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Fox Glacierbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    8h 49m
    $163–267

  2. Drive 407.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Lake Mathesoncar car 407.8 km
    4h 49m
    $119–172

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacierbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    10h 10m
    $356–458

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Fox Glacierbus bus
    6h 30m
    $142–542

  5. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    12h 22m
    $370–390

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Lake Matheson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Lake Matheson via Kumara Junction and Fox Glacier in around 8h 49m.

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