There are 5 ways to get from Port Chalmers to Christchurch by bus, plane, or car
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Line 14 bus to Dunedin, fly
best- Take the bus from George St, 77-79 to Anzac Ave, opposite Logan Parkbus
- Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane DUD - CHC
4h 39m$350–939Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
7h 51m$25–77Drive 353.1 km
- Drive from Port Chalmers to Christchurchcar 353.1 km
4h 29m$103–149Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
- Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ZQN - CHC
8h 44m$240–722Bus to Invercargill, fly
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
- Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane IVC - CHC
8h$167–628
Port Chalmers to Christchurch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Chalmers to Christchurch is to bus which costs $25 - $80 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Port Chalmers to Christchurch is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Chalmers to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from George St, 77-79 and arriving at Christchurch via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Port Chalmers and Christchurch is 387 km. The road distance is 353.1 km.
The best way to get from Port Chalmers to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $25 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Port Chalmers to Christchurch, including transfers.
Port Chalmers to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.
Port Chalmers to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Chalmers to Christchurch is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Port Chalmers to Christchurch.
There are 1713+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Port Chalmers, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
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 Dunedin to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Invercargill to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Phone
- +64 800 474 082
- [email protected]
- Website
- orc.govt.nz
Bus from George St, 77-79 to Anzac Ave, opposite Logan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.orc.govt.nz/public-transport
- 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/
Bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
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