There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Akaroa by bus, car, or taxi
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Christchurch to Akaroa by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $26 - $40.
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 and Akaroa is 79 km. The road distance is 78.9 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $99.
The bus from Christchurch to Akaroa takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Christchurch to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Akaroa is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Christchurch to Akaroa.
There are 114+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?
Akaroa French Connection operates a bus from Christchurch to Akaroa once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 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
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $300–360
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
- +64 800 767 673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
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