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How to get fromGeneva to Christchurchby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Christchurch by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Geneva International Airport

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane GVA - CHC
    35h 3m
    $1,141–2,835

  2. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZRH - CHC
    29h 27m
    $1,595–3,095

  3. Bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LYS - CHC
    41h 1m
    $1,731–5,551

  4. Train, train to Basel, fly

    1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BSL - CHC
    44h 35m
    $1,853–5,745

  5. Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Gallaratebus bus
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MXP - CHC
    31h 15m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration42h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,917.1 km
  • Duration: 35h 3m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air China, Air New Zealand, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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