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How to get fromWellington to Kaiapoiby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Kaiapoi by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly, line 1 bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Williams St near Carew Stbus bus
    3h 51m
    $96–359

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Kaiapoibus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 44m
    $101–145

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    10h 30m
    $343–683

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Kaiapoicar car
    7h 28m
    $225–280

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Kaiapoibus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 50m
    $141–185

Wellington to Kaiapoi by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Kaiapoi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 342.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Kaiapoi, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Kaiapoi. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Manchester St Super Stop, then take the line 1 bus to Williams St near Carew St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wellington - Central to Kaiapoi via Picton and Picton in around 9h 44m.

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