| Cheapest Transport | $33 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:30 AM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 142 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | InterCity Group, New Zealand Rail |
Travelling between Christchurch and Kaikoura is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 32.62 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 32.62.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 3 hours to travel between Christchurch and Kaikoura depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Christchurch and Kaikoura. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h 50m to reach Kaikoura.
Travelling between Christchurch and Kaikoura can be as cheap as USD 32.62 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 32.62 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Christchurch to Kaikoura.
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.
InterCity Group
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.
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