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How to get fromChristchurch to Queen Charlotte Trackby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Queen Charlotte Track by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Queen Charlotte Tracktaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $424–739

  2. Drive 398.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Queen Charlotte Trackcar car 398.1 km
    6h
    $116–167

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Queen Charlotte Tracktaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $195–294

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Queen Charlotte Tracktaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $405–775

  5. Fly to Wellington, car ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Queen Charlotte Tracktaxi taxi
    9h 29m
    $402–646

  6. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Queen Charlotte Tracktaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $424–745

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 409.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Queen Charlotte Track. However, you can take the train to Picton then take the taxi to Queen Charlotte Track. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Picton then take the taxi to Queen Charlotte Track.

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