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How to get fromAkaroa to Wellingtonby bus, plane, taxi, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Wellington by bus, plane, taxi, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    4h 53m
    $143–357

  2. Taxi, train, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    11h 26m
    $645–993

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    13h 1m
    $193–253

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 14m
    $410–731

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Akaroa to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    8h 52m
    $249–303

Akaroa to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akaroa to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 403.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Christchurch, take the train to Picton, walk to Picton, then take the car ferry to Wellington.

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