There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Windwhistle by bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Darfieldbus 86
- Take the taxi from Darfield to Windwhistletaxi
1h 26m$132–163Drive 82.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Windwhistlecar 82.4 km
1h 2m$25–35Train, taxi
- Take the train from Christchurch to Springfieldtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Windwhistletaxi
1h 40m$281–349Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Bus Interchange to Mount Hutt Ski Area
- Take the taxi from Mount Hutt Ski Area to Windwhistletaxi
2h 36m$155–185
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Windwhistle is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Windwhistle is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Christchurch and Windwhistle is 83 km. The road distance is 82.4 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Windwhistle without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 26m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Christchurch to Windwhistle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Windwhistle is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Christchurch to Windwhistle.
There are 93+ hotels available in Windwhistle.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Windwhistle, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Windwhistle. However, you can take the bus to Darfield then take the taxi to Windwhistle. Alternatively, you can take the train to Springfield then take the taxi to Windwhistle.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Darfield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Phone
- +64 3 337 5750
- [email protected]
- Website
- snowmanshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch Bus Interchange to Mount Hutt Ski Area
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.snowmanshuttles.co.nz/
- Book at
- https://snowmanshuttles.rezdy.com/
- Same Day Return
- $35
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