There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Otematata by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus Christchurch - Queenstown
5h 36m$119–207Drive 298.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Otematatacar 298.2 km
3h 37m$87–126Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Church Corner to Winchester - Main Rd, Adjacent Service Stationbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Drive from Winchester - Main Rd, Adjacent Service Station to Otematatacar
3h 53mFly, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omaramabus
6h 23mBus via Omarama
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus Christchurch - Queenstown
8h 27m$253–328
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Otematata is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Otematata is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Otematata. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Omarama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Christchurch and Otematata is 338 km. The road distance is 298.2 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Otematata without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Christchurch to Otematata, including transfers.
Christchurch to Otematata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Otematata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Omarama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Otematata is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Christchurch to Otematata.
There are 19+ hotels available in Otematata.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Otematata, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Omarama once daily. Tickets cost $19–90 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Winchester - Main Rd, Adjacent Service Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Omarama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $150–210
- Flexi
- $190–1,500
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