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How to get fromWhitianga to Christchurchby shuttle, plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitianga to Christchurch by shuttle, plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Shuttle, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    6h 30m
    $208–449

  2. Drive, train, car ferry

    1. Drive from Whitianga to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    23h 16m
    $676–1,056

  3. Shuttle, bus, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    26h 15m
    $257–438

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Whitianga to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    15h 19m
    $412–541

Whitianga to Christchurch by shuttle, foot, bus, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitianga to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 995.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to Christchurch. However, you can take the shuttle to Auckland Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitianga to Christchurch via Papakura, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 23h 16m.

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