Best way to travel between

Christchurch
Wanaka, New Zealand
Travel Modes
Price
Distance
Duration
CO2
bus
$65.0
497.12 km
9h 15mins
14.91 kgs
 
drive
$70.0
431.27 km
5h 21mins
55.2 kgs
 
bus
$85.0
493.37 km
10h 26mins
14.8 kgs
 
flight
$170.0
471.67 km
5h 7mins
50.94 kgs
 
Tranport Distance Time(hrs) Cost(local) Cost(usd)
Bus 497.12 km 9h 15mins 79 NZD 65.0
Drive 431.27 km 5h 21mins 85 NZD 70.0
Bus 493.37 km 10h 26mins 104 NZD 85.0
Flight 471.67 km 5h 7mins 208 NZD 170.0
Take Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Time: 7h 16mins Cost: 61 NZD; $ 45.0 - 55.0 USD CO2 Emission: 13.25 kgs
Take Bus from Cromwell to Wanaka
Time: 57mins Cost: 21 NZD; $ 15.3 - 18.7 USD CO2 Emission: 1.67 kgs
Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

The best and cheapest way to get from Christchurch and Wanaka, New Zealand is to travel by bus, which will cost about 79 NZD or 58.50 USD.