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How to get fromWest Coast Region to Christchurchby taxi, plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from West Coast Region to Christchurch by taxi, plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from West Coast Region to Hokitika (HKK)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    1h 50m
    $198–598

  2. Drive 291.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Coast Region to Christchurchcar car 291.5 km
    3h 27m
    $85–122

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from West Coast Region to Arthur's Passcar car
    2. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    4h 6m
    $212–281

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ross to Kumara Junctionbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    6h 38m
    $160–261

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ross to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    7h 54m
    $345–456

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between West Coast Region, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from West Coast Region to Christchurch via Ross and Kumara Junction in around 6h 38m.

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