There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Springs Junction by bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Springs Junctioncar
3h 23m$68–95Drive 210.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Springs Junctioncar 210.5 km
2h 40m$62–90Train, drive
- Take the train from Christchurch to Moanatrain TranzAlpine
- Drive from Moana to Springs Junctioncar
5h 40m$261–343Fly, drive
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane CHC - HKK
- Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Springs Junctioncar
4h 19m$105–495
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Springs Junction is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Springs Junction is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Christchurch and Springs Junction is 229 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Christchurch to Springs Junction, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Springs Junction is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Christchurch to Springs Junction.
There are two+ hotels available in Springs Junction.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Springs Junction, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Springs Junction. However, you can take the bus to Hanmer Springs then drive to Springs Junction. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Springs Junction via Moana in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Moana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–290
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
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