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How to get fromSydney to Lytteltonby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Lyttelton by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    6h 41m
    $361–884

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OAG - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    9h 37m
    $332–1,287

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,180.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Lyttelton. 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, then take the bus to Dublin St near Norwich Qy. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the bus to Dublin St near Norwich Qy.

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