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How to get fromWellington to Christchurch (Station)by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Christchurch (Station) by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    3h 13m
    $93–296

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    10h 27m
    $378–678

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    11h 1m
    $140–185

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Christchurch (Station)car car
    7h 45m
    $223–278

Wellington to Christchurch (Station) by car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Christchurch (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Christchurch (Station), New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) hourly.

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