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How to get fromChristchurch to Rai Valleyby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Rai Valley by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Rai Valleybus bus Picton - Nelson
    6h 59m
    $31–129

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Rai Valleybus bus Picton - Nelson
    6h 59m
    $252–574

  3. Drive 376.7 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Rai Valleycar car 376.7 km
    4h 43m
    $110–159

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Rai Valleybus bus
    6h 17m
    $240–610

  5. 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 Rai Valleybus bus
    5h 30m
    $240–525

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Rai Valleybus bus Picton - Nelson
    7h 24m
    $212–1,045

Christchurch to Rai Valley by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Rai Valley, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Rai Valley via Blenheim in around 6h 59m.

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