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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kaitaia to Christchurch by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Kaitaia to Waipapabus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane KKE - CHC
    6h 26m
    $164–681

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kaitaia to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    30h 50m
    $672–1,093

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kaitaia to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    30h 56m
    $199–369

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kaitaia to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    18h 36m
    $500–678

  5. Bus, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kaitaia to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WRE - CHC
    9h 14m

Kaitaia to Christchurch by bus, foot, train, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration30h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Kaitaia to Christchurch. However, you can take the bus to Waipapa, take the taxi to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaitaia to Christchurch via Kerikeri, Auckland - Central, Waitemata Train Station 4, Papakura, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 30h 50m.

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