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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Christchurch by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HLZ - CHC
    3h 18m
    $91–322

  2. Bus to Auckland, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    4h 44m
    $88–292

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    19h 47m
    $594–933

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    20h 6m
    $162–271

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    13h 40m
    $373–485

  6. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TRG - CHC
    3h 59m
    $126–600

Hamilton to Christchurch by train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours.

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