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How to get fromChristchurch to Rossby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Ross by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Drive from Arthur's Pass to Rosscar car
    3h 52m
    $208–272

  2. Drive 272.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Rosscar car 272.2 km
    3h 13m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Rossbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    6h 23m
    $101–185

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    4h 4m
    $87–475

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Rossbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    7h 44m
    $294–381

Christchurch to Ross by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Ross via Kumara Junction in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) twice daily.

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