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How to get fromAkaroa to Nelsonby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Akaroa to Nelson by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    5h 17m
    $307–709

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 40m
    $81–180

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 4m
    $513–920

  4. Drive 493.2 km

    1. Drive from Akaroa to Nelsoncar car 493.2 km
    6h 13m
    $149–215

  5. 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
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 14m
    $311–760

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    11h 52m
    $278–658

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $250–1,050

Akaroa to Nelson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim in around 10h 40m.

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