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

The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Auckland is to bus and fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Auckland is to bus and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $130 - $390.

How far is it from Akaroa to Auckland?

The distance between Akaroa and Auckland is 859 km.

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

The best way to get from Akaroa to Auckland without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry which takes 23h 16m and costs $800 - $1,700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Akaroa to Auckland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2223+ hotels available in Auckland.

Akaroa to Auckland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Akaroa to Auckland by bus, plane, taxi, train, car ferry, or car

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

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
6h 24m
$132–390
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
25h 16m
$125–675
Taxi, train, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
4. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
23h 16m
$842–1,625
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Akaroa to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar
16h 7m
$378–898

Akaroa to Auckland by bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

25h 16mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akaroa to Auckland.

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Distance: 858.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Auckland. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Christchurch, take the train to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington, then take the train to Auckland Strand.

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