How to travel from Christchurch to Cambridge, New Zealand
The distance between Christchurch and Cambridge is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Christchurch to Cambridge by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Christchurch if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Hamilton (HLZ).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costNZ$440($270)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to St Peters School.
- Duration18h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$175($105)
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Hamilton.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$575($350)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Cambridge.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$310($190)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Christchurch and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Christchurch to Cambridge by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$175 ($105) and will take around 18h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$440 ($270).
The distance between Christchurch and Cambridge is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Christchurch and Cambridge by plane.
The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Cambridge is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$440 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Christchurch and Cambridge is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$175 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Christchurch and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Christchurch and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Christchurch and Cambridge. Flights depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Hamilton (HLZ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Christchurch and Cambridge with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Air New Zealand fly between Christchurch and Cambridge. Flights depart from Christchurch (CHC) and and arrive into Hamilton (HLZ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Christchurch to Cambridge typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Christchurch (CHC) and and arrive into Hamilton (HLZ).
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Christchurch to Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Christchurch to Cambridge is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$440 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Christchurch and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 25m | NZ$440($270) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 5m | NZ$175($105) | once daily | 950km (590 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 45m | NZ$575($350) | 3 times a week | 1,008km (626 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 25m | NZ$295($180) | 4 times a week | 952km (591 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 55m | NZ$310($190) | every 20 mins | 939km (583 miles) |
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Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Cambridge
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Cambridge