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

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Tasman District by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, 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 Tasman Districttaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $415–705

  2. Drive 393.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Tasman Districtcar car 393.3 km
    5h 12m
    $114–164

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nelson to Tasman Districttaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $452–824

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Kohatubus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    10h 40m
    $172–335

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Kohatubus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    11h 20m
    $360–526

  6. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Wakefield Village Hall Whitby Way to Tasman Districttaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $355–1,188

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Tasman District, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Tasman District via Greymouth and Kohatu in around 10h 40m.

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