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How to get fromTapanui to Christchurchby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tapanui to Christchurch by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raes Junction to Dunedin Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    4h 16m

  2. Drive 490.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tapanui to Christchurchcar car 490.4 km
    6h 5m
    $144–207

  3. Bus via Raes Junction

    1. Take the bus from Raes Junction to Dunedinbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    9h 40m

  4. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raes Junction to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    5h 54m
    $352–857

  5. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waipahi to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    5h 28m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waipahi to Dunedinbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    10h 32m

Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 464.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tapanui to Christchurch via Raes Junction and Dunedin in around 9h 40m.

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