There are 3 ways to get from Lyttelton to Akaroa by bus, car, or taxi
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Lyttelton to Akaroa by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Lyttelton to Akaroa is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lyttelton to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyttelton to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Lyttelton and Akaroa is 106 km. The road distance is 75.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyttelton to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $53.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lyttelton to Akaroa, including transfers.
Lyttelton to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Lyttelton to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyttelton to Akaroa is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Lyttelton to Akaroa.
There are 112+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Lyttelton, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?
Akaroa French Connection operates a bus from Christchurch to Akaroa once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- 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 13m
- Estimated price
- $260–310
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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