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How to get fromChristchurch to Tonga Islandby plane, unknown, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Tonga Island by plane, unknown, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Walk from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    3h 30m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Walk from Picton to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    7h 28m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus bus
    4. Walk from The Barn to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    10h 35m

  4. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Tōtaranuishuttle bus
    3. Walk from Tōtaranui to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    8h 41m

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Atawhaibus bus
    3. Walk from Atawhai to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    8h

  6. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Atawhaibus bus
    3. Walk from Atawhai to Tonga Islandunknown unknown
    8h 42m

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Tonga Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Tonga Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), then travel to Tonga Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Tonga Island via Picton in around 7h 28m.

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