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How to get fromTokyo to Christchurchby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Christchurch by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NRT - CHC
    14h 33m
    $868–1,822

  2. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane NRT - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    21h 12m
    $703–2,297

  3. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HND - CHC
    18h 1m
    $1,111–2,814

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,482.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a day.

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