There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at Akaroa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Christchurch and Akaroa Harbour is 85 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $70 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour, including transfers.
Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Christchurch to Akaroa Harbour.
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa Harbour.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Akaroa Harbour, 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
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