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How to get fromInvercargill to Kaikōuraby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Invercargill to Kaikōura by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    5h 53m

  2. Drive 738.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Invercargill to Kaikōuracar car 738.8 km
    9h 11m
    $213–307

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    14h 57m

  4. Fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane IVC - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    8h 17m
    $255–1,331

  5. Bus via Invercargill

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    15h 10m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train
    15h 36m
    $299–793

  7. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Dunedinshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    20h 15m

Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Invercargill to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 664.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Kaikoura via Dunedin, Dunedin, and Christchurch in around 14h 57m.

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