5h 15mTotal estimate
~€55–170Rough fare per person
Flight to Palmerston North
Christchurch → Palmerston North · about 1h in the air · ~€40–130
Bus to Whanganui
Palmerston North → Whanganui · about 1h 15m · ~€15–40
Christchurch → Whanganui
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About the trip from Christchurch to Whanganui
Christchurch (New Zealand) and Whanganui (New Zealand) are 448 km (278 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Palmerston North: about 5h 15m door to door with 1 change, for ~€55–170 per person. Without flying, it takes about 12h 25m by bus and ferry, via Picton and Wellington.
Step by step
- Flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North: about 1h in the air, 431 km, ~€40–130
- Bus from Palmerston North to Whanganui: about 1h 15m, 67 km, ~€15–40
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Palmerston North: about 5h 15m, 1 change, ~€55–170
- Bus + Ferry + Bus, via Picton and Wellington: about 12h 25m, 2 changes, ~€40–100
- Flight, via Wellington and Auckland: about 6h 50m, 2 changes, ~€110–370
Questions
How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Whanganui?
About 5h 15m door to door by flight and bus, via Palmerston North, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Whanganui?
~€55–170 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 Whanganui without flying?
Yes: by bus and ferry, via Picton and Wellington, in about 12h 25m, for ~€40–100.
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.