There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Rakaia by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Rakaia is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Rakaia is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $17 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Christchurch and arriving at Rakaia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Christchurch and Rakaia is 58 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Rakaia without a car is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs .
The bus from Christchurch to Rakaia takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Christchurch to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Christchurch to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rakaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Rakaia is 59 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Christchurch to Rakaia.
There are four+ hotels available in Rakaia.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Rakaia, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Rakaia 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Rakaia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $200–240
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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