There are 2 ways to get from Sumner to Akaroa by bus or car
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Sumner to Akaroa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sumner to Akaroa is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sumner to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sumner to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Ave near Nayland St and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Sumner and Akaroa is 91 km. The road distance is 82.2 km.
The best way to get from Sumner to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $51 - $53.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sumner to Akaroa, including transfers.
Sumner to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Christchurch station.
Sumner to Akaroa bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Akaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sumner to Akaroa is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Sumner to Akaroa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Sumner, 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
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