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How to get fromChristchurch to Russellby plane, car ferry, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Russell by plane, car ferry, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane CHC - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    5h 27m
    $117–706

  2. Train, car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    28h 45m

  3. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    28h 46m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Russellcar car
    18h 19m
    $476–639

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 973.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Russell. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Russell via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Auckland Strand, Auckland - Central, Paihia, and Paihia in around 28h 45m.

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