There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Omakau by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Tarrasbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the taxi from Tarras to Omakautaxi
7h 52m$332–424Drive 387.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Omakaucar 387.7 km
6h 4m$113–164Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Clydebus
5h 28mFly to Dunedin, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
- Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus
6h 38m$453–1,095
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Omakau is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Omakau is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $110 - $170.
The distance between Christchurch and Omakau is 441 km. The road distance is 387.7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Omakau without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 52m and costs $330 - $430.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Christchurch to Omakau, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Omakau is 388 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Christchurch to Omakau.
There are 75+ hotels available in Omakau.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Omakau, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Omakau. However, you can take the bus to Tarras then take the taxi to Omakau. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Omakau in around 6h 4m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tarras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Clyde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tarras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $140–200
- Flexi
- $180–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Wana Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 926 282
- Website
- wanataxi.co.nz
Yello! Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 443 5555
- Website
- yello.co.nz
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