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How to get fromChristchurch to The Catlinsby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to The Catlins by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Dunedin, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    5h 10m

  2. Drive  486 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to The Catlinscar car 486 km
    5h 59m
    $147–213

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    8h 44m

  4. Fly to Invercargill, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Clintonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clinton to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    6h 37m

  5. Bus, taxi via Christchurch

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    $248–356

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and The Catlins, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to The Catlins. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, take the bus to Balclutha, then take the taxi to The Catlins. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dunedin, take the bus to Balclutha, then take the taxi to The Catlins.

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