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How to get fromAkaroa to Franz Josef Glacierby taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Franz Josef Glacier by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    10h 38m
    $587–745

  2. Drive 442.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa to Franz Josef Glaciercar car 442.8 km
    5h 21m
    $130–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    10h 53m
    $185–285

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus bus
    7h 51m
    $170–570

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    14h 50m
    $340

Akaroa to Franz Josef Glacier by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 481.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Franz Josef via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 10h 53m.

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