There are 4 ways to get from Wellington Central to Christchurch by plane, car ferry, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane WLG - CHC
2h 55m$94–298Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
- Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
10h 26m$139–183Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
- Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain Coastal Pacific
10h 27m$378–678Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
- Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar
7h 42m$223–268
Wellington Central to Christchurch by car ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Central to Christchurch is to fly which costs $90 - $300 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Central to Christchurch is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $300.
The distance between Wellington Central and Christchurch is 327 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Central to Christchurch without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Wellington Central to Christchurch, including transfers.
There are 1720+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Wellington Central, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) hourly.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch International Airport via Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Picton to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $250–310
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 844 844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $129
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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