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How to get fromChristchurch to Tākakaby train, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    11h 45m
    $317–639

  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 Nelson to Brown Hutbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus bus
    15h 10m
    $114–249

  3. Drive 470.9 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Tākakacar car 470.9 km
    5h 38m
    $136–196

  4. Fly, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    11h 3m
    $296–675

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Tākakashuttle bus
    9h 20m
    $265–1,065

Christchurch to Tākaka by train, bus, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 534.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Takaka via Blenheim, Nelson, and Brown Hut in around 15h 10m.

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