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How to get fromSydney to Akaroaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Akaroa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

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    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
    9h 10m
    $407–732

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OAG - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    12h 5m
    $329–1,134

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

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,232.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Akaroa. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa.

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