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How to get fromChristchurch to Pahiatuaby plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Pahiatua by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus
    5h 6m
    $293–767

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus
    15h
    $168–266

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    13h 53m
    $558–888

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus bus
    15h 1m
    $407–711

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain train Wrl
    4. Take the bus from Masterton to Pahiatuabus bus
    16h 1m
    $175–302

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Pahiatuacar car
    9h 42m
    $272–340

Christchurch to Pahiatua by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Pahiatua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 496.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Pahiatua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Pahiatua. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Pahiatua. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Pahiatua via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Palmerston North in around 13h 53m.

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