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How to get fromFox Glacier to Christchurchby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fox Glacier to Christchurch by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Kumara Junctionbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    9h 14m
    $145–242

  2. Drive 401.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fox Glacier to Christchurchcar car 401.5 km
    4h 44m
    $117–168

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    10h 30m
    $330–440

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    5h 57m
    $128–528

Fox Glacier to Christchurch by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 402.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Fox Glacier, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Fox Glacier to Christchurch via Kumara Junction in around 9h 14m.

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