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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2h 57m
    $310–580

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    9h 43m
    $36–137

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Blenheim to Mapuacar car
    7h 11m
    $276–584

  4. Drive 414.7 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Mapuacar car 414.7 km
    5h 4m
    $121–175

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    9h 43m
    $257–582

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    7h 18m
    $205–1,008

Christchurch to Mapua by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Opposite Mapua Playground via Blenheim, Nelson, and The Nelson Bus Hub in around 9h 43m.

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