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How to get fromChristchurch to Routeburn Trackby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Routeburn Track by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive via Rolleston

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    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Frankton Bus Interchange to Routeburn Trackcar car
    11h 49m
    $164–293

  2. Drive 734.8 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Routeburn Trackcar car 734.8 km
    8h 40m
    $215–310

  3. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Routeburn Shelterbus bus
    3. Drive from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Trackcar car
    9h 53m
    $380–885

  4. Tour, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Routeburn Shelterbus bus
    3. Drive from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Trackcar car
    19h 52m
    $535–590

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Routeburn Shelterbus bus
    3. Drive from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Trackcar car
    15h 2m
    $336–453

  6. Bus, drive via Routeburn Shelter

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Routeburn Shelterbus bus
    3. Drive from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Trackcar car
    16h 15m
    $189–322

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 734.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Routeburn Track. However, you can take the train to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, then drive to Routeburn Track. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Routeburn Track in around 8h 40m.

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