Rome2Rio

How to get fromPicton to Akaroaby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Akaroa

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Picton to Akaroa by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $514–839

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    9h
    $61–103

  3. Drive 414.3 km

    1. Drive from Picton to Akaroacar car 414.3 km
    5h 21m
    $120–174

  4. Fly from Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    7h 50m
    $276–589

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    9h 48m
    $287–572

  6. Car ferry to Wellington, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    9h 59m
    $272–476

  7. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    8h 58m
    $294–575

Picton to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Picton to Akaroa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Picton to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 9h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.