There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Catlins River by bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus Invercargill
9h 38m$183–281Drive 498.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Catlins Rivercar 498.7 km
6h 39m$152–219Fly to Dunedin, bus, taxi
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
- Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Clintonbus
- Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi
6h$540–1,105Bus via Christchurch
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Otago University to Clintonbus Dunedin - Invercargill
10h 39mFly to Invercargill, bus, taxi
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane CHC - IVC
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Clintonbus
- Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi
6h 59m
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Catlins River is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Catlins River is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 6h and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Catlins River. However, there are services departing from Church Corner and arriving at Clinton via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Christchurch and Catlins River is 505 km. The road distance is 498.7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Catlins River without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Christchurch to Catlins River, including transfers.
Christchurch to Catlins River bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
Christchurch to Catlins River bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Catlins River is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Christchurch to Catlins River.
There are one+ hotels available in Catlins River.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Catlins River, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Church Corner to Catlins River via Dunedin, Dunedin, and Clinton in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Church Corner to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otago University to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Invercargill to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- info@rippletravelgroup.com
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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