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How to get fromChristchurch to Levinby plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Levin by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain train
    5h 29m
    $192–448

  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 Levinbus bus
    12h 40m

  3. Train, car ferry

    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 Levintrain train
    12h 44m
    $484–749

  4. 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 Levincar car
    8h 45m
    $257–315

  5. 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 Levinbus bus
    5h 7m
    $303–766

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Levin, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Levin. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington, then take the train to Levin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Levin via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 12h 40m.

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