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How to get fromChristchurch to Whataroaby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Whataroa by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Whataroabus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    7h 27m
    $145–239

  2. Drive 342.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Whataroacar car 342.4 km
    4h 1m
    $101–146

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Hariharibus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    8h 31m
    $379–491

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Whataroabus bus
    5h 8m
    $129–519

  5. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    13h 33m
    $337–354

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Whataroa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 354.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Whataroa via Kumara Junction and Whataroa in around 7h 27m.

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