There are 2 ways to get from Lewis Pass to Christchurch by taxi, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Lewis Pass to Christchurch is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lewis Pass to Christchurch is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Lewis Pass and Christchurch is 205 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Lewis Pass to Christchurch without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $280 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Lewis Pass to Christchurch, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewis Pass to Christchurch is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lewis Pass to Christchurch.
There are 1763+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Lewis Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Lewis Pass to Christchurch. However, you can take the taxi to Hanmer Springs then take the bus to Christchurch. Alternatively, you can drive from Lewis Pass to Christchurch in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $240–300
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