There are 3 ways to get from Riccarton to Akaroa by bus, car, or taxi
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Riccarton to Akaroa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riccarton to Akaroa is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Riccarton to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Riccarton to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Westfield Riccarton and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Riccarton and Akaroa is 82 km. The road distance is 77.8 km.
The best way to get from Riccarton to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $51 - $52.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Riccarton to Akaroa, including transfers.
Riccarton to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Riccarton to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riccarton to Akaroa is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Riccarton to Akaroa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Riccarton, 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 10m
- Estimated price
- $260–320
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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