There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Twizel by bus or car
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Christchurch to Twizel by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Twizel is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Twizel is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $80 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Christchurch and arriving at Twizel. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Christchurch and Twizel is 284 km. The road distance is 282.5 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Twizel without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $100 - $150.
The bus from Christchurch to Twizel takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Christchurch to Twizel bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Twizel bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Twizel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Twizel is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Christchurch to Twizel.
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What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Twizel, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Twizel once daily. Tickets cost $17–80 and the journey takes 4h 59m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Twizel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Twizel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $100–150
- Flexi
- $130–1,000
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