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How to get fromChristchurch to Launcestonby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Launceston by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Launceston

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Launceston (LST)plane plane CHC - LST
    8h 57m
    $414–1,069

  2. Fly to Devonport Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane CHC - DPO
    2. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus bus
    11h 17m
    $590–1,252

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Launceston (LST) every 4 hours.

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