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

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Paihia by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kerikeri Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane CHC - KKE
    4h 58m
    $200–715

  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 Auckland - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    27h 36m
    $185–353

  3. 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 train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    27h 40m
    $658–1,027

  4. 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 Paihiacar car
    17h 41m
    $478–641

  5. Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane CHC - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    7h 7m

Christchurch to Paihia by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration27h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 957.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) every 4 hours.

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