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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane CHC - GIS
    5h 1m
    $130–645

  2. Train, car ferry, bus via Palmerston North

    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 Palmerston Northtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Napier to Muriwaibus bus
    22h 13m

  3. Bus, car ferry

    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 Napierbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napier to Gisbornebus bus
    22h 23m
    $192–334

  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 Wainuicar car
    13h 54m
    $394–520

  5. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napier to Gisbornebus bus
    22h 24m
    $411–789

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Wainui, Gisborne, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) every 2 hours.

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