4h 40mTotal estimate
~€70–240Rough fare per person
Flight to Wellington
Christchurch → Wellington · about 45m in the air · ~€35–110
Flight to Gisborne
Wellington → Gisborne · about 55m in the air · ~€35–130
Christchurch → Gisborne
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About the trip from Christchurch to Gisborne
Christchurch (New Zealand) and Gisborne (New Zealand) are 705 km (438 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Wellington: about 4h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€70–240 per person. Without flying, it takes about 17h 50m by bus and ferry, via Picton and Wellington.
Step by step
- Flight from Christchurch to Wellington: about 45m in the air, 305 km, ~€35–110
- Flight from Wellington to Gisborne: about 55m in the air, 402 km, ~€35–130
Every route we know
- Flight, via Wellington: about 4h 40m, 1 change, ~€70–240
- Bus + Ferry + Bus, via Picton and Wellington: about 17h 50m, 2 changes, ~€45–105
Questions
How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Gisborne?
About 4h 40m door to door by flight, via Wellington, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Gisborne?
~€70–240 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Christchurch to Gisborne without flying?
Yes: by bus and ferry, via Picton and Wellington, in about 17h 50m, for ~€45–105.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.