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How to get fromRiwaka to Christchurchby taxi, plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Riwaka to Christchurch by taxi, plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Riwaka to Nelson-Airport-NSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2h 7m
    $476–931

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Outside 57 Atkins Street to The Nelson Bus Hubbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    10h 24m
    $60–150

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Riwaka to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 18m
    $282–625

  4. Drive  421.8 km

    1. Drive from Riwaka to Christchurchcar car 421.8 km
    5h 3m
    $139–200

  5. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Riwaka to Nelsontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    8h 50m
    $423–838

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Poole Street No29 to Halifax Street Outside Countdownbus bus 5
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $231–1,039

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Riwaka to Christchurch via Outside 57 Atkins Street, The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 10h 24m.

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