2h 20mTotal estimate
~€35–110Rough fare per person
Flight to Christchurch
Wellington → Christchurch · about 50m in the air · ~€35–110
Wellington → Christchurch
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About the trip from Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington (New Zealand) and Christchurch (New Zealand) are 305 km (190 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: about 2h 20m door to door, for ~€35–110 per person. Without flying, it takes about 9h 20m by ferry and bus, via Picton.
Step by step
- Flight from Wellington to Christchurch: about 50m in the air, 305 km, ~€35–110
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: about 2h 20m, no changes, ~€35–110
- Ferry + Bus, via Picton: about 9h 20m, 1 change, ~€25–60
Questions
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Christchurch?
About 2h 20m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Wellington to Christchurch?
~€35–110 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 Wellington to Christchurch without flying?
Yes: by ferry and bus, via Picton, in about 9h 20m, for ~€25–60.
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.