There are 4 ways to get from Otago to Christchurch by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Queenstown Airport
best- Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ZQN - CHC
2h 49m$215–665Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
6h 25m$19–70Drive 359.2 km
- Drive from Dunedin to Christchurchcar 359.2 km
4h 27m$105–152Fly from Dunedin
- Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane DUD - CHC
2h 57m$330–1,226
Otago to Christchurch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otago to Christchurch is to bus which costs $19 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Otago to Christchurch is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $210 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dunedin and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Otago and Christchurch is 368 km. The road distance is 359.2 km.
The best way to get from Otago to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $19 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Otago to Christchurch, including transfers.
Otago to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.
The best way to get from Otago to Christchurch is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.
Otago to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otago to Christchurch is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Otago to Christchurch.
What companies run services between Otago, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Dunedin to Christchurch twice daily. Tickets cost $19–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Dunedin to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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