Christchurch bus tickets & fares

Official fares for city buses in Christchurch: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.

Fares at a glance

A single ticket costs NZ$3.00 (one trip, flat fare across Greater Christchurch).

Tickets

Bus fare — Motu Move / Metrocard One trip, flat fare across Greater ChristchurchYouth (19–24) NZ$2.50, Total Mobility NZ$2.00, child (5–18) and Community Services Card NZ$1.50. Cash NZ$4.00 (child NZ$2.00). Motu Move applies concessions automatically and picks the best fare. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$3.00
Diamond Harbour ferry One trip Lyttelton–Diamond HarbourYouth NZ$4.50, Total Mobility NZ$4.00, child and Community Services Card NZ$2.50. Cash NZ$6.00 (child NZ$4.00). Ferry caps: NZ$10 a day, NZ$50 a week. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$5.00

Passes and cards

Daily fare cap — bus You pay for at most 2 trips a dayAutomatic with Motu Move or Metrocard. Youth NZ$5, Total Mobility NZ$4, child and Community Services Card NZ$3. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$6.00
Weekly fare cap — bus You pay for at most 10 trips Monday–SundayAutomatic with Motu Move or Metrocard. Youth NZ$25, Total Mobility NZ$20, child and Community Services Card NZ$15. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$30.00

Discounts and free travel

Free travel — Children 0–4, SuperGold card holders after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays, and companions of Total Mobility card holders. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.

Buying tickets and notes

How to pay — Pay with Motu Move — tap a contactless debit / credit card, phone or watch — or with a Metrocard. Metrocard and cash are being retired from 23 November. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.

Official sources

Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.

metroinfo.co.nz/metrocard-and-fares/fares

Frequently asked questions

How much is a bus ticket in Christchurch?

Bus fare — Motu Move / Metrocard: NZ$3.00 (one trip, flat fare across Greater Christchurch).

Is there a day pass in Christchurch?

Yes — Daily fare cap — bus: NZ$6.00.

Who travels free or at a discount in Christchurch?

Free travel: Children 0–4, SuperGold card holders after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays, and companions of Total Mobility card holders. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.

Where can I buy bus tickets in Christchurch?

How to pay: Pay with Motu Move — tap a contactless debit / credit card, phone or watch — or with a Metrocard. Metrocard and cash are being retired from 23 November. Fares valid from 7 July 2025, checked 2026-10-24.