4h 50mTotal estimate
~€55–170Rough fare per person
Bus to Palmerston North
Whanganui → Palmerston North · about 1h 15m · ~€15–40
Flight to Christchurch
Palmerston North → Christchurch · about 1h 5m in the air · ~€40–130
Whanganui → Christchurch
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About the trip from Whanganui to Christchurch
Whanganui (New Zealand) and Christchurch (New Zealand) are 448 km (278 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Palmerston North: about 4h 50m door to door with 1 change, for ~€55–170 per person. Without flying, it takes about 12h 30m by bus and ferry, via Wellington and Picton.
Step by step
- Bus from Whanganui to Palmerston North: about 1h 15m, 67 km, ~€15–40
- Flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch: about 1h 5m in the air, 431 km, ~€40–130
Every route we know
- Bus + Flight, via Palmerston North: about 4h 50m, 1 change, ~€55–170
- Bus + Ferry + Bus, via Wellington and Picton: about 12h 30m, 2 changes, ~€40–100
- Flight, via Auckland: about 5h 5m, 1 change, ~€95–300
Questions
How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Christchurch?
About 4h 50m door to door by bus and flight, via Palmerston North, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Whanganui to Christchurch?
~€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 Whanganui to Christchurch without flying?
Yes: by bus and ferry, via Wellington and Picton, in about 12h 30m, 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.