There are 5 ways to get from Greymouth to Christchurch by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
4h 15m$70–140Train
- Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
4h 45m$250–330Drive 240.5 km
- Drive from Greymouth to Christchurchcar 240.5 km
2h 54m$71–102Fly
- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HKK - CHC
3h 22m$91–477Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airport
3h 52m$87–102
Greymouth to Christchurch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greymouth to Christchurch is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Greymouth to Christchurch is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greymouth and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Greymouth and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Greymouth and Christchurch is 241 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Greymouth to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $70 - $140.
The bus from Greymouth to Christchurch takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Greymouth to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Greymouth station.
Greymouth to Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Greymouth station.
The best way to get from Greymouth to Christchurch is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $330 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $480 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Greymouth to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Greymouth to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $250–330 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Hokitika to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–330
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Greymouth to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Greymouth to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Greymouth to Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greymouth to Christchurch is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Greymouth to Christchurch.
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