Best way to travel between

Christchurch
Wellington
Travel Modes
Price
Distance
Duration
CO2
flight
$75.0
324.21 km
1h 19mins
35.01 kgs
 
bus
$82.0
452.4 km
9h 50mins
13.57 kgs
 
drive
$88.64
456.75 km
8h 56mins
58.46 kgs
 
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Tranport Distance Time(hrs) Cost(local) Cost(usd)
Flight 324.21 km 1h 19mins 92 NZD 75.0
Bus 452.4 km 9h 50mins 100 NZD 82.0
Drive 456.75 km 8h 56mins 108 NZD 88.64
Take Car from Christchurch to Christchurch
Time: 13mins Cost: 34 NZD; $ 25.2 - 30.8 USD CO2 Emission: 1.33 kgs
Take Flight from CHC to WLG
Time: 45mins Cost: 55 NZD; $ 40.5 - 49.5 USD CO2 Emission: 33.16 kgs
Take Bus from Wellington Airport to Courtenay Place - Paramount
Time: 15mins Cost: 2 NZD; $ 1.8 - 2.2 USD CO2 Emission: 0.22 kgs
Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

The best and cheapest way to get from Christchurch and Wellington is to travel by air, which will cost about 92 NZD or 67.50 USD.