There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Lewis Pass by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Lewis Pass is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Lewis Pass is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Christchurch and Lewis Pass is 205 km. The road distance is 186.8 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lewis Pass without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs $280 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Christchurch to Lewis Pass, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Lewis Pass is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Christchurch to Lewis Pass.
There are one+ hotels available in Lewis Pass.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Lewis Pass. However, you can take the bus to Hanmer Springs then take the taxi to Lewis Pass. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Lewis Pass in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $240–300
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