How to get fromFranz Josef (Station) to Christchurchby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Franz Josef (Station) to Christchurch by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
8h 29m
$137–232
Drive 378.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Franz Josef (Station) to Christchurchcar 378.3 km
4h 27m
$109–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
9h 45m
$323–430
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus
2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HKK - CHC
5h 12m
$121–518

Franz Josef (Station) to Christchurch by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 29mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Franz Josef (Station) to Christchurch.

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Distance: 378.8 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Franz Josef (Station), New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Franz Josef to Christchurch via Kumara Junction in around 8h 29m.

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Christchurch(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Christchurch

Tramway Historical Society(Opens in a new window)

The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is located at the Ferrymead Heritage Park in the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Ferrymead and operates the standard gauge Ferrymead Tramway. Trams have operated at Ferrymead since 1968, with progressive extensions built between 1970 and 1984 allowing trams to operate within the boundaries of the Heritage Park. The Society also operates and own a collection of historic trolley buses and diesel buses.

National Railway Museum of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Railway Museum of New Zealand (NRM) is a museum under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand that covers the history of the New Zealand railway network. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch, at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.

Places to stay in Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch City(Opens in a new window)

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