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How to get fromChristchurch to Makaroraby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Makarora by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tekapo to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus
    3. Drive from Lake Ohau Turn-off to Makaroracar car
    8h 12m

  2. Drive 475.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Makaroracar car 475.2 km
    5h 29m
    $139–201

  3. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Makarorabus bus
    7h 1m
    $285–765

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Makarorabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    17h 44m
    $375–410

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Cromwellbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Makarorabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    10h 18m
    $207–282

  6. Fly to Timaru, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane CHC - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Makaroracar car
    9h 11m
    $195–705

Christchurch to Makarora by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Makarora via Cromwell in around 10h 18m.

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