There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
2h 22m$223–554Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
8h 49m$32–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus Picton - Nelson
- Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
8h 16m$276–645Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson to Christchurch-CHC413.9 km
5h 1mDrive 413.9 km
- Drive from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC)car 413.9 km
5h 1m$120–172Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
6h 25m$205–1,005
Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is to bus which costs $30 - $120 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC). However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Christchurch International Airport via Blenheim and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Nelson and Christchurch Airport (CHC) is 259 km. The road distance is 413.9 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 16m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC), including transfers.
Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
The best way to get from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 8h 49m.
Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Nelson to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Christchurch Airport (CHC), 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 Nelson to Christchurch International Airport via Blenheim and Bus Interchange in around 8h 49m.
- 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
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- InterCity
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson to Christchurch-CHC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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