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

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Porirua by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Porirua Stationtrain train
    3h 35m
    $100–307

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 51m
    $150–212

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 52m
    $389–657

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    8h 2m
    $233–281

Christchurch to Porirua by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Porirua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Porirua. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Porirua Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Porirua Station via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station in around 10h 51m.

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