There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi
3h 11m$310–380Drive 212 km
cheapest- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Akaroacar 212 km
2h 51m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus Christchurch - Akaroa
5h 10m$90–100
Hanmer Springs to Akaroa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Hanmer Springs and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Akaroa is 212 km. The road distance is 212 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 11m and costs $310 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa, including transfers.
Hanmer Springs to Akaroa bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Hanmer Springs station.
Hanmer Springs to Akaroa bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Akaroa is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa.
There are 113+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $270–330
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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