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How to get fromRussell to Christchurchby car ferry, plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Car ferry to Kerikeri Airport, fly

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    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane KKE - CHC
    5h 40m
    $127–706

  2. Ferry, bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    28h 45m

  3. Ferry, bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    29h 2m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Russell to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    18h 18m
    $477–635

  5. Ferry, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WRE - CHC
    7h 19m

  6. Ferry, Tour, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    36h 56m

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 973.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell to Christchurch. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, drive to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 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 ferry from Russell to Christchurch via Paihia, Paihia, Auckland - Central, Commerce Street, The Strand, Auckland Strand, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 28h 45m.

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