There are 3 ways to get from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Geraldine to Ashburtonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the taxi from Ashburton to Rakaia Gorgetaxi
1h 20m$238–295Drive 81.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorgecar 81.2 km
56 min$27–39Bus, taxi via Rakaia
- Take the bus from Geraldine to Rakaiabus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the taxi from Rakaia to Rakaia Gorgetaxi
1h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Geraldine and Rakaia Gorge is 100 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.
The best way to get from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 20m and costs $230 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge is 81 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge.
There are 91+ hotels available in Rakaia Gorge.
What companies run services between Geraldine, New Zealand and Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Ashburton then take the taxi to Rakaia Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Geraldine to Rakaia Gorge in around 56 min.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Geraldine to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $45–70
- Gold
- $19–100
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Geraldine to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Geraldine to Rakaia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Ashburton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 308 2288
Ashburton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 308 2288
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