There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Christchurch by plane, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane FCO - CHC
35h 52m$1,513–3,015Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Christchurch International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane CIA - CHC
40h 20m$1,110–3,425Train to Naples Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NAP - CHC
42h 48m$1,558–4,608Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Hokitika (HKK)plane FCO - HKK
- Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Ave
2d$1,351–3,788Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane FCO - NSN
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
42h 54m$1,611–5,414
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Christchurch is to fly which costs $1,500 - $3,100 and takes 35h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Christchurch is to fly which takes 35h 52m and costs $1,500 - $3,100.
The distance between Rome and Christchurch is 18440 km.
It takes approximately 35h 52m to get from Rome to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 11h ahead of Rome. It is currently 8:20 AM in Rome and 7:20 PM in Christchurch.
There are 1742+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,500
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Singapore Changi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–7,000
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Hokitika via Singapore Changi, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,500
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Hokitika via Hong Kong, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,600
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Hokitika via Singapore Changi, Adelaide, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,500
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Budapest, Guangzhou Baiyun, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Budapest, Guangzhou Baiyun, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,400
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Nelson Airport via Singapore Changi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,500
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Nelson Airport via Singapore Changi, Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,500
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Nelson Airport via Hong Kong, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–4,400
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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