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How to get fromChristchurch to Pelorus Soundby train, car, bus, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Picton to Pelorus Soundcar car
    9h 37m
    $284–569

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Drive from Picton to Pelorus Soundcar car
    9h 37m
    $45–124

  3. Drive 449.7 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pelorus Soundcar car 449.7 km
    8h 8m
    $132–190

  4. Fly to Nelson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Drive from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Pelorus Soundcar car
    7h 27m
    $275–555

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Drive from Havelock to Pelorus Soundcar car
    9h 41m
    $255–600

  6. Fly to Wellington, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Pelorus Soundcar car
    11h 37m
    $252–476

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 461.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Pelorus Sound, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Pelorus Sound. However, you can take the train to Picton then drive to Pelorus Sound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Pelorus Sound via Picton in around 9h 37m.

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