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 from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane CHC - NPE
3h 8m
$90–555
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
17h 16m
$157–253
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
17h 17m
$396–698
Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus
17h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Napiercar
11h 26m
$318–412

Christchurch to Napier by bus, foot, and car ferry

8Weekly Services

17h 16mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Napier.

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Distance: 587.5 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 3 hours.

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Napier(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Napier is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific", although that is largely outdated and a more common nickname is 'The Art Deco Capital of the world'.

Things to do in Napier

Splash Planet(Opens in a new window)

Splash Planet is an amusement park and water park located in the city of Hastings, New Zealand. The park was opened in its current form in 1998.

Places to stay in Napier

Shoreline Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Art Deco Masonic Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Navigate Seaside Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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