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Wānaka to Rakaia

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4 h 16 min
366 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Wānaka to Rakaia

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Cheapest
By car (366 km)
4 h 16 min
366 km.
from $20
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Plane from Wānaka (Queenstown Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 16 min
366 km.
from $13.92
Plane, Bus
3 h 50 min
252 km.
from $370.96
Bus, Plane
6 h 1 min
251 km.
from $136.49

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Rakaia
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$29.31
Bus from Tarras to Rakaia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

Metro Christchurch

Phone:
+64 3 366 8855
Email:
Website:
metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
Bus from The Hub Hornby to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.02–$1.53

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Rakaia?

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Rakaia is to bus which costs $32.61 - $65.22 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Rakaia?

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Rakaia is to fly and line 5 bus and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $217.39 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Rakaia?

No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Rakaia. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Rakaia via Tarras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Wānaka to Rakaia?

The distance between Wānaka and Rakaia is 365 km. The road distance is 366.9 km.

How do I travel from Wānaka to Rakaia without a car?

The best way to get from Wānaka to Rakaia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $32.61 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Rakaia?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Wānaka to Rakaia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wānaka to Rakaia bus from?

Wānaka to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tarras station.

Where does the Wānaka to Rakaia bus arrive?

Wānaka to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rakaia station.

Can I drive from Wānaka to Rakaia?

Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Rakaia is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Wānaka to Rakaia.

Where can I stay near Rakaia?

There are three+ hotels available in Rakaia. Prices start at $33.78 per night.
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