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How to get fromWaikanae to Christchurchby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waikanae to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Wellington, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    4h 9m
    $107–396

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    12h 26m
    $153–282

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    12h 27m
    $392–777

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Waikanae to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 24m
    $241–303

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    4h 46m

Waikanae to Christchurch by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Waikanae to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waikanae Station to Christchurch via Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 26m.

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