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How to get fromChristchurch to Riwakaby plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Riwakataxi taxi
    3h 13m
    $355–645

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Motueka Top 10bus bus
    9h 55m
    $66–187

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Picton to Riwakacar car
    8h 8m
    $299–589

  4. Drive 422.3 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Riwakacar car 422.3 km
    5h 4m
    $124–178

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Motueka Top 10bus bus
    9h 55m
    $287–632

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street to Poole Street No34bus bus 5
    7h 50m
    $224–1,032

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Riwaka via Blenheim, Nelson, Millers Acre Carpark, and Motueka Top 10 in around 9h 55m.

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