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How to get fromChristchurch to Waikanaeby plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Waikanae by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 16m
    $106–398

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train Kpl
    11h 33m
    $156–303

  3. Train, car ferry

    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 Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train Kpl
    11h 33m
    $395–748

  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 Waikanaecar car
    8h 25m
    $243–295

  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 Waikanaebus bus
    5h 41m

Christchurch to Waikanae by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Waikanae. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Waikanae Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Waikanae Station via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station in around 11h 33m.

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