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How to get fromChristchurch to Tūrangiby plane, towncar, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Rotorua, towncar

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    5h 48m
    $335–845

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus
    16h 50m
    $160–274

  3. Train, car ferry, towncar

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    4. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    18h 10m
    $594–919

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Tūrangicar car
    11h 27m
    $327–428

  5. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Turangibus bus
    7h 36m

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus, towncar

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunuibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    8h 58m

Christchurch to Tūrangi by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Tūrangi, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Tūrangi. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport, then take the towncar to Tūrangi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Turangi via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 16h 50m.

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