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How to get fromWellington to Akaroaby plane, bus, car ferry, train, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Akaroa by plane, bus, car ferry, train, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    5h 53m
    $143–356

  2. Car ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi taxi
    11h 36m
    $638–998

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    13h 36m
    $189–233

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    14h 18m
    $342–684

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Akaroacar car
    8h 52m
    $248–308

Wellington to Akaroa by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Akaroa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Akaroa. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 take the car ferry to Picton, walk to Picton, take the train to Christchurch, then take the taxi to Akaroa.

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