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

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There are 5 ways to get from Paraparaumu to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Wellington, fly

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    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    4h 3m
    $106–396

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    12h 20m
    $152–282

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    12h 21m
    $391–777

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paraparaumu to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 18m
    $239–301

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    4h 52m

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Paraparaumu, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Paraparaumu to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 Paraparaumu Station to Christchurch via Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 20m.

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