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How to get fromAkaroa to Blenheimby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Akaroa to Blenheim by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    6h 19m
    $497–865

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    7h 55m
    $65–125

  3. Drive 386.9 km

    1. Drive from Akaroa to Blenheimcar car 386.9 km
    5h
    $113–163

  4. Bus, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    7h 39m
    $275–605

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    9h 7m
    $262–603

  6. Bus, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    8h 18m
    $304–595

Akaroa to Blenheim by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Blenheim, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Blenheim via Christchurch in around 7h 55m.

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