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How to get fromChristchurch to Madridby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Madrid by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane CHC - MAD
    32h 53m
    €484–1,606

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane CHC - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    35h 37m
    €809–1,378

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane ZQN - MAD
    39h 52m
    €569–1,565

  4. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane NSN - MAD
    36h 36m
    €904–2,715

  5. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BHE - MAD
    38h 4m
    €971–2,567

  6. Bus to Dunedin, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane DUD - MAD
    42h 31m
    €660–1,739

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

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Duration32h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19,572.7 km
  • Duration: 32h 53m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Madrid, Spain?

Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, and Iberia fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily.

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