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

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

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Makarora to Lake Ohau Turn-offcar car
    2. Take the bus from Lake Ohau Turn-off to Tekapobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus
    8h 16m

  2. Drive 475.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makarora to Christchurchcar car 475.1 km
    5h 29m
    $139–201

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Makarora to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    6h 15m
    $287–763

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Makarora to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle bus Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
    17h 45m
    $364–501

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Makarora to Cromwellbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    10h 35m
    $205–285

Makarora to Christchurch by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Makarora to Christchurch via Cromwell in around 10h 35m.

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