There are 4 ways to get from Hokitika to Christchurch by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HKK - CHC
1h 15m$61–431Bus
- Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
5h 24m$95–175Train
- Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
6h 40m$281–372Drive 244.8 km
- Drive from Hokitika to Christchurchcar 244.8 km
2h 55m$72–104
Hokitika to Christchurch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hokitika to Christchurch is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hokitika to Christchurch is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $60 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Hokitika to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Hokitika and arriving at Christchurch via Kumara Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Hokitika to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Greymouth and arriving at Christchurch via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Hokitika and Christchurch is 166 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.
The best way to get from Hokitika to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Hokitika to Christchurch, including transfers.
Hokitika to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Kumara Junction station.
Hokitika to Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Greymouth station.
The best way to get from Hokitika to Christchurch is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $60 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 5h 24m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $380 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Hokitika, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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 Kumara Junction to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Hokitika to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Hokitika to Christchurch train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hokitika to Christchurch is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Hokitika to Christchurch.
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