There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Lindis Pass by bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Tarrasbus Christchurch - Queenstown
6h 49m$237–314Drive 367.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Lindis Passcar 367.6 km
4h 16m$108–155Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Opp Luggate Hotelbus
- Take the taxi from Luggate to Lindis Passtaxi
5h 34m$431–931Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus
- Take the bus from Tekapo to Omaramabus
- Take the taxi from Omarama to Lindis Passtaxi
6h 57mFly to Timaru, drive
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Timaru (TIU)plane CHC - TIU
- Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lindis Passcar
7h 58m$165–655
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Lindis Pass is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Lindis Pass is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Lindis Pass. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Tarras via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Christchurch and Lindis Pass is 417 km. The road distance is 367.6 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lindis Pass without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $230 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Christchurch to Lindis Pass, including transfers.
Christchurch to Lindis Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Lindis Pass bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tarras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Lindis Pass is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Christchurch to Lindis Pass.
There are 752+ hotels available in Lindis Pass.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lindis Pass, Otago, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Tarras once daily. Tickets cost $22–100 and the journey takes 6h 34m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru via Hamilton, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru via Nelson, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Timaru via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tarras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tekapo to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tarras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $140–200
- Flexi
- $180–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- skydrive.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Opp Luggate Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- skydrive.co.nz
- Book at
- ritchies-queenstown.zaui.net
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $180–280
Wana Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 926 282
- Website
- wanataxi.co.nz
Yello! Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 443 5555
- Website
- yello.co.nz
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