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How to get fromChristchurch to Whangamatāby plane, car, train, car ferry, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Whangamatā by plane, car, train, car ferry, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whangamatācar car
    4h 43m
    $122–595

  2. Train, car ferry, drive

    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 Hamiltontrain train
    4. Drive from Hamilton to Whangamatācar car
    21h 26m
    $628–963

  3. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    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 Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    5. Take the taxi from Marshall St, Paeroa to Whangamatātaxi taxi
    23h 44m
    $342–512

  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 Whangamatācar car
    14h 44m
    $396–519

  5. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hikuaishuttle bus
    6h 25m
    $250–540

  6. 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 Taurangabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tauranga to Waihibus bus
    24h 23m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Whangamatā. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Whangamatā. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Whangamatā via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Hamilton in around 21h 26m.

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