There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Pūponga by bus, car, shuttle, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
- Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus
14h 29m$176–328Drive 520.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Pūpongacar 520.8 km
6h 15m$150–217Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bay
- Take the taxi from Wainui Bay to Pūpongataxi
8h 55m$510–1,890Train, bus
- Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
- Take the bus from Nelson to Brown Hutbus
14h 29m$397–773
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Pūponga is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Pūponga is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $150 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Pūponga. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Collingwood via Blenheim, Nelson and Brown Hut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Christchurch and Pūponga is 625 km. The road distance is 520.8 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Pūponga without a car is to bus which takes 14h 29m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 14h 29m to get from Christchurch to Pūponga, including transfers.
Christchurch to Pūponga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Pūponga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Pūponga is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Christchurch to Pūponga.
There are 44+ hotels available in Pūponga.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Pūponga, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Christchurch to Pūponga via Blenheim, Nelson, Brown Hut, and Collingwood in around 14h 29m.
- 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
- 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
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Nelson to Brown Hut
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Nelson to Brown Hut
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
Shuttle from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $125–625
- Book at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $625
- Per person
- $125
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