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How to get fromBlenheim to Akaroaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $496–839

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    8h 30m
    $61–103

  3. Drive 386.9 km

    1. Drive from Blenheim to Akaroacar car 386.9 km
    5h
    $113–163

  4. Fly from Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    7h 16m
    $277–593

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    9h 23m
    $270–572

  6. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    8h 23m
    $304–595

Blenheim to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Blenheim to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 8h 30m.

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