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How to get fromInvercargill to Christchurchby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Invercargill to Christchurch by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    2h 1m
    $112–632

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    11h 20m
    $33–110

  3. Drive  564.8 km

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Christchurchcar car 564.8 km
    6h 58m
    $173–250

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle bus Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
    17h 26m
    $350–475

  5. Bus via Milton

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Miltonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milton to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus
    12h 36m

Invercargill to Christchurch by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Invercargill to Christchurch via Dunedin in around 11h 20m.

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