There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti by plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane CHC - NSN
- Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Ngātīmotitaxi
3h 13m$365–725Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
- Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Happy Apple Backpackersbus
9h 59m$101–234Train, drive
- Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain Coastal Pacific
- Drive from Blenheim to Ngātīmoticar
7h 28m$281–589Drive 404.8 km
- Drive from Christchurch to Ngātīmoticar 404.8 km
4h 52m$117–169Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
- Take the taxi from Nelson to Ngātīmotitaxi
8h 41m$402–754Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
- Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Tasman Village opposite Kina Beach Roadbus 5
7h 47m$271–1,090
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 13m and costs $360 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Happy Apple Backpackers via Blenheim and Millers Acre Carpark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Christchurch and Ngātīmoti is 312 km. The road distance is 404.8 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti, including transfers.
Christchurch to Ngātīmoti bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Ngātīmoti bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Ngātīmoti is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti.
There are 224+ hotels available in Ngātīmoti.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Ngātīmoti, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Christchurch to Ngātīmoti via Blenheim, Nelson, Millers Acre Carpark, and Happy Apple Backpackers in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Happy Apple Backpackers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
- Phone
- +64 03 546 0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- eBus
Bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Tasman Village opposite Kina Beach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- eBus
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
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