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How to get fromChristchurch to Pihaby plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Pihashuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $119–429

  2. 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 Auckland Strandtrain train
    23h 5m
    $753–1,138

  3. 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 Auckland - Centralbus bus
    24h 21m
    $186–313

  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 Pihacar car
    15h 28m
    $431–576

  5. 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 Auckland - Centralbus bus
    7h 43m
    $199–439

Christchurch to Piha by bus, foot, car ferry, and shuttle

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Piha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 818.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Piha. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Auckland, then take the shuttle to Piha. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Piha via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Auckland Strand in around 23h 5m.

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