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How to Travel from

Wellington to Akaroa

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.58–$267.57

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.50–$242.09
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.34–$242.09

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60

Akaroa French Connection

Phone:
0800 800 575
Website:
akaroabus.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.82

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$285.61
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.93–$285.61

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$59.88

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.72

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$24.21

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Akaroa?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Akaroa is to fly and bus which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Akaroa?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Akaroa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Wellington to Akaroa?

The distance between Wellington and Akaroa is 406 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Akaroa without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Akaroa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 19m and costs $271.74 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Akaroa?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Wellington to Akaroa, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to Akaroa?

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Where can I stay near Akaroa?

There are 112+ hotels available in Akaroa. Prices start at $48.95 per night.
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