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How to get fromRakaia to Blenheimby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rakaia to Blenheim by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rakaia to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    7h 25m

  2. Drive  360.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rakaia to Blenheimcar car 360.7 km
    4h 28m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rakaia to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 37m

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    7h 7m
    $268–658

  5. Bus to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rakaia to Temukabus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    7h 16m

  6. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    7h 40m
    $277–718

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Rakaia, New Zealand and Blenheim, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Rakaia to Blenheim via Christchurch in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) every 4 hours.

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