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How to get fromChristchurch to Mārahauby train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to Mārahau by train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Picton to Mārahaucar car
    8h 20m
    $299–594

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    10h 12m
    $51–169

  3. Drive 432.2 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Mārahaucar car 432.2 km
    5h 14m
    $125–180

  4. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from YHA Nelson to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    5h 46m
    $247–599

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    10h 12m
    $272–614

  6. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    9h 30m
    $251–700

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Mārahaushuttle bus
    7h
    $290–1,450

Christchurch to Mārahau by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 517.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Abel Tasman Centre via Blenheim, Nelson, and Millers Acre Carpark in around 10h 12m.

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