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How to get fromChristchurch to Tairuaby plane, car, train, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Tairuacar car
    5h 8m
    $130–610

  2. Train, car ferry, drive

    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 Papakuratrain train
    4. Drive from Papakura to Tairuacar car
    22h 45m
    $668–1,013

  3. Bus, car ferry, shuttle

    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 Manukau Citybus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Tairuashuttle bus
    25h 9m
    $248–463

  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 Tairuacar car
    14h 50m
    $398–531

  5. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Tairuashuttle bus
    6h 18m
    $180–445

Christchurch to Tairua by bus, foot, car ferry, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Tairua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 860.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Tairua. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Tairua. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Tairua via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Papakura in around 22h 45m.

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