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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to Papamoa by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    3h 38m
    $165–690

  2. Bus, car ferry

    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 Te Pukebus bus
    21h 22m
    $205–335

  3. Train, car ferry, drive

    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 Hamiltontrain train
    4. Drive from Hamilton to Papamoacar car
    21h 35m
    $590–960

  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 Papamoacar car
    13h 52m
    $402–542

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Te Pukebus bus
    5h 9m

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus bus
    5h 51m
    $240–560

  7. 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 Te Pukebus bus
    21h 23m
    $424–790

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Papamoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 743.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 2 hours.

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