There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Waitati by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Church Corner to Waitatibus Christchurch - Dunedin
5h 26m$11–75Drive 341 km
- Drive from Christchurch to Waitaticar 341 km
4h 12m$105–152Fly, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
- Take the bus from Bus Hub Stop E to On The Spot dairybus
5h 48m$412–914
Christchurch to Waitati by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Waitati is to bus which costs $11 - $75 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Waitati is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Corner and arriving at Waitati. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Christchurch and Waitati is 335 km. The road distance is 341 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Waitati without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $11 - $75.
The bus from Church Corner to Waitati takes 5h 26m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Christchurch to Waitati bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
Christchurch to Waitati bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waitati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Waitati is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Christchurch to Waitati.
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What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waitati, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Church Corner to Waitati twice daily. Tickets cost $11–75 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Church Corner to Waitati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Bus Hub Stop E to On The Spot dairy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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