There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Otago by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Queenstown Airport
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
3h 1m$215–665Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
5h 47m$18–75Drive 359.3 km
- Drive from Christchurch to Dunedincar 359.3 km
4h 27m$105–152Fly to Dunedin
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
3h 59m$330–1,226
Christchurch to Otago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Otago is to bus which costs $18 - $75 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Otago is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $210 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Corner and arriving at Dunedin. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Christchurch and Otago is 368 km. The road distance is 359.3 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Otago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $18 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Christchurch to Otago, including transfers.
Christchurch to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Otago is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $75 and takes 5h 47m.
Christchurch to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Otago is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Christchurch to Otago.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Otago, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Church Corner to Dunedin twice daily. Tickets cost $18–75 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- 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 Church Corner to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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