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How to get fromChristchurch to Matauraby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Mataura by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Mataurabus bus Invercargill
    9h 37m
    $68–146

  2. Bus via Christchurch

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Mataurabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    10h 38m
    $29–111

  3. Drive 512.6 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Matauracar car 512.6 km
    6h 19m
    $149–215

  4. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Mataurabus bus
    5h 58m
    $365–970

  5. Fly to Invercargill, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Mataurabus bus
    5h 22m

Christchurch to Mataura by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Mataura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Church Corner to Mataura via Dunedin and Dunedin in around 9h 37m.

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