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How to get fromGreymouth to Akaroaby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Greymouth to Akaroa by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $519–646

  2. Drive 304.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greymouth to Akaroacar car 304.9 km
    3h 48m
    $89–129

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    7h 25m
    $121–185

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    6h 29m
    $141–517

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    8h 41m
    $293–356

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    6h 59m
    $137–152

Greymouth to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Greymouth to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 7h 25m.

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