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How to get fromChristchurch to Marlborough Soundsby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Marlborough Sounds by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    $474–799

  2. Drive 415.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Marlborough Soundscar car 415.8 km
    6h 36m
    $120–173

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    $235–354

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $435–835

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Havelockbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Havelock to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $444–775

  6. Fly to Wellington, car ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    10h 5m
    $442–706

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Marlborough Sounds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the train to Picton then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Picton then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds.

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