There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus Christchurch - Akaroa
3h 40m$51–52Drive 77.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroacar 77.1 km
1h 9m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroataxi 77.1 km
1h 9m$260–320Bus via Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr
- Take the bus from Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr to Westfield Riccartonbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus Christchurch - Akaroa
4h 59m$53–55
Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Westfield Riccarton and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Christchurch (Station) and Akaroa is 84 km. The road distance is 77.1 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $51 - $52.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa, including transfers.
Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Christchurch (Station) to Akaroa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), 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
Bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr to Westfield Riccarton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $260–320
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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