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How to get fromChristchurch to Napierby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Napier by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane CHC - NPE
    3h 8m
    $90–605

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    17h 16m
    $158–254

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    17h 17m
    $377–709

  4. Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus bus
    17h 20m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Napiercar car
    11h 26m
    $327–418

Christchurch to Napier by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Napier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 588.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) every 2 hours.

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