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How to get fromMarlborough Sounds to Christchurchby taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Marlborough Sounds to Christchurch by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marlborough Sounds to Pictontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 15m
    $479–821

  2. Drive 415.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marlborough Sounds to Christchurchcar car 415.3 km
    6h 35m
    $120–173

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Marlborough Sounds to Pictontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 15m
    $240–326

  4. Taxi to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Marlborough Sounds to Pictontaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    7h 5m
    $444–826

  5. Taxi, bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Marlborough Sounds to Havelocktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Havelock to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    6h 59m
    $451–769

  6. Taxi, car ferry to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Marlborough Sounds to Pictontaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    9h 14m
    $452–698

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marlborough Sounds to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Marlborough Sounds to Christchurch. However, you can take the taxi to Picton then take the train to Christchurch. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch.

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