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How to get fromWaikato to Christchurchby plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Waikato to Christchurch by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HLZ - CHC
    3h 11m
    $92–333

  2. Bus to Auckland, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntly to Auckland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    4h 19m
    $89–284

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    19h 47m
    $593–932

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    20h 6m
    $161–270

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    13h 40m
    $374–497

  6. Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TRG - CHC
    3h 21m
    $283–771

  7. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ROT - CHC
    4h 54m

  8. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Napier Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPE - CHC
    5h 14m

Waikato to Christchurch by train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 699.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours.

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