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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Cook Village to Christchurch by bus, car, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
4h 55m
$120–170
Drive 328.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Cook Village to Christchurchcar 328.1 km
3h 49m
$96–139
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Christchurchshuttle Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
7h
$150–190

Mount Cook Village to Christchurch by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 55mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mount Cook Village to Christchurch.

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Distance: 329.8 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Mount Cook Village, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

GreatSights operates a bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $120–170 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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Christchurch(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Christchurch

Tramway Historical Society(Opens in a new window)

The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is located at the Ferrymead Heritage Park in the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Ferrymead and operates the standard gauge Ferrymead Tramway. Trams have operated at Ferrymead since 1968, with progressive extensions built between 1970 and 1984 allowing trams to operate within the boundaries of the Heritage Park. The Society also operates and own a collection of historic trolley buses and diesel buses.

National Railway Museum of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Railway Museum of New Zealand (NRM) is a museum under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand that covers the history of the New Zealand railway network. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch, at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.

Places to stay in Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch City(Opens in a new window)

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Fino Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Fable Christchurch(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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