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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kerikeri to Christchurch by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane KKE - CHC
    3h 57m
    $138–632

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    27h 44m
    $667–1,070

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    28h 16m
    $181–333

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kerikeri to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    17h 51m
    $481–651

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kerikeri to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 940.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours.

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