There are 2 ways to get from Rakaia to Akaroa by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rakaia to Akaroa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rakaia to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rakaia to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Rakaia and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Rakaia and Akaroa is 136 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Rakaia to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rakaia to Akaroa, including transfers.
Rakaia to Akaroa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rakaia station.
Rakaia to Akaroa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rakaia to Akaroa is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Rakaia to Akaroa.
There are 112+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Rakaia, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rakaia to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rakaia to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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