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How to get fromChristchurch to Taumarunuiby plane, towncar, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Christchurch to Taumarunui by plane, towncar, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Rotorua, towncar

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    7h 18m
    $475–935

  2. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunuibus bus
    7h 28m
    $119–365

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    17h 31m
    $303–402

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    17h 32m
    $542–847

  5. Bus, car ferry, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus
    4. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    18h 20m
    $298–412

  6. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taumarunuibus bus
    8h 47m

  7. Fly to Auckland, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $189–418

  8. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunuibus bus
    8h 2m

  9. Fly to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $254–498

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Taumarunuicar car
    11h 55m
    $326–420

Christchurch to Taumarunui by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Taumarunui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 890.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Taumarunui. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, then take the towncar to Taumarunui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Taumarunui Station via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington in around 17h 31m.

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