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How to get fromChristchurch to Te Anau Downsby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Te Anau Downs by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anau Downscar car
    10h 50m
    $144–263

  2. Drive 666.1 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Te Anau Downscar car 666.1 km
    7h 40m
    $192–277

  3. Fly to Queenstown Airport, Bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport Arrivals Terminal Bus Stop to Te Anau Downsbus bus
    8h 13m
    $487–947

  4. Tour, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD to Te Anau Downsbus bus From Queenstown
    19h 5m
    $662

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Shelter to Te Anau Downsbus bus From Queenstown
    13h 37m
    $461–522

  6. Fly to Invercargill, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anaushuttle bus
    8h 6m
    $171–611

Christchurch to Te Anau Downs by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Te Anau Downs, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Te Anau Downs via Frankton Bus Interchange and Frankton Bus Shelter in around 13h 37m.

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