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How to get fromChristchurch to Picton Portby bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    5h 40m
    $15–75

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    5h 40m
    $250–519

  3. Drive 336.9 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Picton Portcar car 336.9 km
    4h 13m
    $99–142

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    6h 13m
    $225–555

  5. Fly to Wellington, car ferry

    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
    7h 38m
    $222–426

  6. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    6h 51m
    $244–525

Christchurch to Picton Port by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Picton Port, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Picton twice daily. Tickets cost $15–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Christchurch to Picton once daily. Tickets cost $250–519 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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