There are 4 ways to get from Mount Cook to Christchurch by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane WLG - CHC
2h 46m$93–356Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
- Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
11h 46m$362–685Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
- Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
11h 48m$143–191Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
- Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar
7h 47m$232–282
Mount Cook to Christchurch by bus, foot, car ferry, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Christchurch is to fly which costs $90 - $360 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Christchurch is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $90 - $360.
The distance between Mount Cook and Christchurch is 324 km.
The best way to get from Mount Cook to Christchurch without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 11h 46m and costs $360 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Mount Cook to Christchurch, including transfers.
There are 1744+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) hourly.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch International Airport via Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Picton to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–529
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $529
- Scenic
- $230–280
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 844 844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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