There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Levin by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wellington, train
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain
5h 29m$118–399Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Levinbus
12h 40mTrain, car ferry
- Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain
12h 44m$390–690Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Drive from Wellington to Levincar
8h 45m$262–320Fly to Palmerston, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane CHC - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Levinbus
5h 7m$423–816
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Levin is to fly and train which costs $110 - $400 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Levin is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $420 - $850.
The distance between Christchurch and Levin is 417 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Levin without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 12h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Christchurch to Levin, including transfers.
There are 62+ hotels available in Levin.
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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington via Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 844 844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $132
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $132
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $132
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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