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How to get fromChristchurch to Tapaweraby plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to Tapawera by plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Tapawerataxi taxi
    3h 18m
    $375–665

  2. Drive 372.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Tapaweracar car 372.2 km
    4h 28m
    $109–157

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Blenheim to Tapaweracar car
    7h
    $276–584

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Kohatubus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    9h 56m
    $113–257

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    9h 46m
    $317–659

  6. Train, bus via Greymouth

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Kohatubus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    10h 36m
    $301–448

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    7h 38m
    $295–1,118

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Tapawera via Greymouth and Kohatu in around 9h 56m.

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