There are 6 ways to get from Mapua to Christchurch by plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
1h 51m$314–579Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
9h 46m$33–118Drive, train
- Drive from Mapua to Blenheimcar
- Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
7h 26m$272–611Drive 414.3 km
- Drive from Mapua to Christchurchcar 414.3 km
5h 2m$121–175Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
9h 51m$252–613Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
6h 45m$206–1,008
Mapua to Christchurch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mapua to Christchurch is to bus which costs $30 - $120 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mapua to Christchurch is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $310 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mapua to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Mapua Hall and arriving at Christchurch via Nelson and Blenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Mapua and Christchurch is 290 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.
The best way to get from Mapua to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Mapua to Christchurch, including transfers.
Mapua to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
The best way to get from Mapua to Christchurch is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 9h 46m.
Mapua to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mapua to Christchurch is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Mapua to Christchurch.
What companies run services between Mapua, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mapua Hall to Christchurch via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
Train from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–290
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Nelson to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
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