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How to get fromChristchurch to Tōtaranuiby train, car, bus, taxi, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Tōtaranui by train, car, bus, taxi, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Picton to Tōtaranuicar car
    9h 8m
    $319–619

  2. Drive 498.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Tōtaranuicar car 498.1 km
    6h 1m
    $144–207

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from The Barn to Tōtaranuitaxi taxi
    11h 27m
    $291–459

  4. Train, bus, Water taxi

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry ferry
    13h 22m
    $337–679

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Tōtaranuishuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $320–1,650

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 583.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a shuttle from Christchurch to Tōtaranui via Saint Arnaud in around 8h 30m.

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