There are 6 ways to get from Papakura to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, 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.
Train to Auckland, fly
best- Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
3h 31m$98–405Train, car ferry, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
- Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
21h 16m$377–464Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
- Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
23h 46m$169–282Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Papakura to Wellingtoncar
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
- Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar
14h 36m$418–551Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Papakura to Hamiltontrain
- Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HLZ - CHC
4h 35m$222–516Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
- Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain
21h 17m$596–959
Papakura to Christchurch by train, car ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papakura to Christchurch is to train and fly which costs $95 - $410 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Papakura to Christchurch is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $95 - $410.
The distance between Papakura and Christchurch is 779 km.
The best way to get from Papakura to Christchurch without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 21h 16m and costs $370 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Papakura to Christchurch, including transfers.
There are 1742+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Papakura to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 1, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Papakura to Christchurch via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 21h 16m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- AT Metro
- 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
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- 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
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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