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

The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Arrowtown is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Arrowtown is to bus and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $310 - $800.

How far is it from Akaroa to Arrowtown?

The distance between Akaroa and Arrowtown is 545 km. The road distance is 520.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Akaroa to Arrowtown without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $280 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Akaroa to Arrowtown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Akaroa to Arrowtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Akaroa to Arrowtown is 520 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Akaroa to Arrowtown.

Where can I stay near Arrowtown?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Arrowtown.

Akaroa to Arrowtown - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, plane, and Tour

There are 4 ways to get from Akaroa to Arrowtown by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Rollestontaxi
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus Christchurch - Queenstown
9h 11m
$283–412
Drive 520.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Akaroa to Arrowtowncar 520.4 km
6h 16m
$149–215
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
5h 32m
$315–775
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Akaroa
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
16h 43m
$427–430

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akaroa to Arrowtown.

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Distance: 545.4 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Arrowtown. However, you can take the taxi to Rolleston, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to Malaghans Road, towards Arrowtown. Alternatively, you can drive from Akaroa to Arrowtown in around 6h 16m.

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