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How to get fromDunedin to Akaroaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Akaroa by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Rolleston to Akaroataxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $279–388

  2. Drive  412.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunedin to Akaroacar car 412.1 km
    5h 17m
    $124–179

  3. Fly from Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    6h 18m
    $454–931

  4. Bus to Invercargill, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    9h 40m
    $220–719

Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Akaroa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Akaroa. However, you can take the bus to Rolleston then take the taxi to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunedin to Akaroa in around 5h 17m.

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