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How to get fromChristchurch to Te Arohaby plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Te Aroha by plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Te Arohacar car
    4h 29m
    $120–595

  2. Fly to Auckland, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Transport Centre to 21 Kenrick St, Te Arohabus bus
    7h 48m
    $105–303

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    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 Hamiltontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to 21 Kenrick St, Te Arohabus bus 22
    21h 39m
    $635–962

  4. Bus, car ferry

    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 Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Transport Centre to 21 Kenrick St, Te Arohabus bus 22
    22h 36m
    $178–308

  5. 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 Te Arohacar car
    13h 47m
    $377–491

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to 21 Kenrick St, Te Arohabus bus
    7h 5m
    $107–352

Christchurch to Te Aroha by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Te Aroha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 815.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Te Aroha. 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 Te Aroha. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to 21 Kenrick St, Te Aroha via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Hamilton, and Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato in around 21h 39m.

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