There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Waiau by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Greta Valleybus Christchurch - Picton
- Take the taxi from Greta Valley to Waiautaxi
2h 6mDrive 120 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Waiaucar 120 km
1h 33m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Culverdenbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
2h 6m$114–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Waiau is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Waiau is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Waiau. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Culverden via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Christchurch and Waiau is 154 km. The road distance is 120 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Waiau without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Christchurch to Waiau, including transfers.
Christchurch to Waiau bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Waiau bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Culverden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Waiau is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Christchurch to Waiau.
There are 293+ hotels available in Waiau.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waiau, Canterbury, New Zealand?
Hanmer Connection operates a bus from Christchurch to Culverden once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Greta Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Culverden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $250–310
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