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How to get fromTākaka to Christchurchby car, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Tākaka to Christchurch by car, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, bus, train

    best
    1. Drive from Tākaka to Nelsoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    9h 26m
    $275–648

  2. Drive 470.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tākaka to Christchurchcar car 470.5 km
    5h 37m
    $136–196

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    12h 37m
    $152–277

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    9h 20m
    $285–1,085

  5. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tākaka to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    12h 25m
    $331–690

Tākaka to Christchurch by shuttle, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tākaka to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 534.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tākaka to Christchurch via Wainui Bay, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 12h 37m.

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