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How to get fromSydney to Kaikōuraby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Kaikōura by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus
    9h 54m

  2. Fly to Wellington, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train
    14h 30m
    $679–1,368

  3. Fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SYD - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    13h 9m
    $845–1,631

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    12h 23m
    $782–1,777

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,335.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Kaikōura. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Kaikoura. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown, walk to Nelson, then take the shuttle to Kaikōura.

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