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How to get fromGisborne to Christchurchby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gisborne to Christchurch by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane GIS - CHC
    4h 4m
    $106–569

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    22h 13m
    $166–286

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston Northbus bus
    3. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    22h 42m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gisborne to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    13h 47m
    $375–498

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    22h 14m
    $405–781

Gisborne to Christchurch by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gisborne to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 719.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Gisborne, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours.

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