Blenheim to Christchurch

Blenheim to Christchurch

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Blenheim to Christchurch Schedule

Blenheim to Christchurch Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air New Zealand Economy 07:30 - 22:10NZD 379.14
Air New Zealand Economy 09:55 - 20:35NZD 242.40
Air New Zealand Economy 13:50 - 09:10NZD 254.27
InterCity Group Standard 14:15 - 19:35NZD 79.80
Air New Zealand Economy 16:15 - 07:40NZD 367.44
Air New Zealand Economy 18:15 - 09:05NZD 397.15

Transportation from Blenheim to Christchurch

Facts about the transport from Blenheim to Christchurch

Cheapest Transport$46
Fastest Transport5h 10m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure2:15 PM
Departures per day2
Distance259 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group, Jetstar Airways, New Zealand Rail

How to get from Blenheim to Christchurch

Travelling between Blenheim and Christchurch is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 53.05 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 45.39.

How long does it take to get from Blenheim to Christchurch?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 20 hours to travel between Blenheim and Christchurch depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Blenheim and Christchurch. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h 20m to reach Christchurch.

How much does it cost to get from Blenheim to Christchurch?

Travelling between Blenheim and Christchurch can be as cheap as USD 45.39 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 53.05 if you buy a InterCity Group Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Blenheim and Christchurch ?

  • 2 from Blenheim to Christchurch starting from 08:40 Blenheim until 14:15 Blenheim

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Blenheim to Christchurch.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Blenheim to Christchurch overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Blenheim and Christchurch

InterCity Group

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Blenheim to Christchurch?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus