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How to get fromPapakura to Christchurchby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Papakura to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Auckland, fly

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    1. Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    3h 33m
    $88–285

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    21h 16m
    $394–485

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    23h 46m
    $167–280

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Papakura to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    14h 37m
    $403–537

  5. Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Hamiltontrain train
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HLZ - CHC
    4h 35m
    $224–499

  6. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    21h 17m
    $633–980

Papakura to Christchurch by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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.

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