There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Pukekohe by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Auckland, train
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train
4h 24m$102–412Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain
21h 47m$599–947Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus
- Take the bus from Transport Centre to 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohebus 21
23h 46m$188–318Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
- Drive from Wellington to Pukekohecar
14h 30m$414–550Fly to Hamilton International Airport, train
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane CHC - HLZ
- Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohetrain
5h 20m$185–461
Christchurch to Pukekohe by train, foot, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Pukekohe is to fly and train which costs $100 - $420 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Pukekohe is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $420.
The distance between Christchurch and Pukekohe is 801 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Pukekohe without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 21h 47m and costs $600 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Christchurch to Pukekohe, including transfers.
There are 94+ hotels available in Pukekohe.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Pukekohe, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Pukekohe. However, you can take the line 29 bus to Memorial Ave near Spitfire Square, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Stop A Puhinui, walk to Puhinui Train Station 2, then take the train to Pukekohe Train Station 3. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Pukekohe Train Station 3 via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Papakura Train Station 1 in around 21h 47m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 844 844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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