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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Akaroaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Akaroa by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    6h 51m
    $381–696

  2. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane SYD - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    12h 53m
    $371–1,000

  3. Fly to Timaru, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    14h 13m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Akaroa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,220.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Akaroa. However, you can fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can fly to Hokitika (HKK), take the taxi to Kumara Junction, take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa.

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