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

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

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    5h 25m
    $247–519

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    9h 51m
    $51–169

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    10h 13m
    $260–614

  4. Drive 420.2 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Motuekacar car 420.2 km
    5h 3m
    $123–178

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    9h 9m
    $261–650

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Motueka Library Wallace Streetbus bus 5
    7h 48m
    $208–1,012

Christchurch to Motueka by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Motueka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Motueka i-Site via Blenheim, Nelson, and Quest Apartments in around 9h 51m.

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