There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch Central City to Akaroa by bus, car, or taxi
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Christchurch Central City to Akaroa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Central City to Akaroa is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Central City to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Christchurch and arriving at Akaroa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Christchurch Central City and Akaroa is 79 km. The road distance is 79 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Central City to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $50.
The bus from Christchurch to Akaroa takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Christchurch Central City to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch Central City to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Central City to Akaroa is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Christchurch Central City to Akaroa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Christchurch Central City, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?
Akaroa French Connection operates a bus from Christchurch to Akaroa once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 0800 800 575
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $270–330
Blue Star Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 9799
- Website
- bluestartaxis.org.nz
Gold Band Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 5795
- Website
- goldbandtaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
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