How to travel from Christchurch to Kerikeri, New Zealand
The distance between Christchurch and Kerikeri is around 971km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Christchurch to Kerikeri by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kerikeri → Christchurch if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costNZ$250($150)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Kerikeri.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$235($145)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Paraparaumu then take the train to Auckland Strand then take the bus to Kerikeri.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$490($300)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Kerikeri.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$410($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Christchurch and Kerikeri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Christchurch to Kerikeri by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$235 ($145) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$250 ($150).
The distance between Christchurch and Kerikeri is around 971km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 930km (578 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Christchurch and Kerikeri by plane.
The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Kerikeri is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$250 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Christchurch and Kerikeri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$235 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Christchurch and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Christchurch and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Christchurch and Kerikeri. Flights depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Christchurch to Kerikeri. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Christchurch to Kerikeri typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Christchurch (CHC) and and arrive into Kerikeri (KKE).
The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) 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 Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Christchurch to Kerikeri is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$250 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Christchurch and Kerikeri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 45m | NZ$250($150) | hourly | 971km (603 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | NZ$235($145) | once daily | 1,352km (840 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | NZ$490($300) | 3 times a week | 1,380km (857 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 30m | NZ$410($250) | every 20 mins | 1,321km (821 miles) |
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Airports near Kerikeri
The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Kerikeri
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Kerikeri