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How to get fromChristchurch to Lake Taupōby plane, car, bus, car ferry, train, or towncar

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There are 10 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Taupō by plane, car, bus, car ferry, train, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Kinlochcar car
    5h 18m
    $135–620

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus
    17h 35m
    $167–273

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus
    17h 36m
    $406–718

  4. Train, car ferry, towncar, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    4. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    5. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    19h 54m
    $635–932

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    6h 13m

  6. 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 Napier to Taupobus bus
    7h 22m

  7. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taupobus bus
    8h 21m

  8. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Taupobus bus
    8h 49m

  9. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupobus bus
    8h 36m

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Kinlochcar car
    12h 30m
    $336–439

Christchurch to Lake Taupō by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 879 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Lake Taupō. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Kinloch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Taupo via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 17h 35m.

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