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

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Whitianga by plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    7h 8m
    $195–445

  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 Papakuratrain train
    4. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    23h 16m
    $678–1,028

  3. Bus, car ferry, shuttle

    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 Manukau Citybus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    25h 59m
    $263–463

  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 Whitiangacar car
    15h 20m
    $406–549

Christchurch to Whitianga by bus, foot, car ferry, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Whitianga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 979.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Whitianga. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Whitianga via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Papakura in around 23h 16m.

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