There are 5 ways to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2h 33mDrive 155.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurchcar 155.4 km
1h 57m$45–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Timaru-TIU to Christchurch155.4 km
1h 57mBus via Washdyke
- Take the bus from Washdyke to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2h 59mBus via Rolleston
- Take the bus from Temuka to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Dunedin
3h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Christchurch via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Timaru Airport (TIU) and Christchurch is 172 km. The road distance is 155.4 km.
The best way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch, including transfers.
Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Christchurch.
There are 1720+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Timaru Airport (TIU), New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Timaru to Christchurch twice a week, and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Washdyke to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Temuka to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Timaru-TIU to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Timaru Airport (TIU) and Christchurch. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.