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How to get fromChristchurch to New Plymouthby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    3h 15m
    $135–565

  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 Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    18h 5m
    $184–312

  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 Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    18h 6m
    $423–757

  4. 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 New Plymouthcar car
    12h 1m
    $325–418

Christchurch to New Plymouth by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to New Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 541.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) every 4 hours.

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