The average bus between Akaroa and Papanui takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Akaroa to Papanui. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Akaroa and Papanui. The service departs Akaroa at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Papanui at 18:10:23. All services require a transfer at Christchurch and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Papanui. However, there are services departing from Akaroa station and arriving at Christchurch station via Christchurch station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Akaroa to Papanui bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Akaroa station.
Akaroa to Papanui bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
The distance between Akaroa and Papanui is 44.8 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Akaroa French Connection operates a bus from Akaroa to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 1h 45m.