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How to get fromAkaroa to Dunedinby taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Dunedin by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Rollestontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Otago Universitybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    6h 24m
    $273–392

  2. Drive 412.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa to Dunedincar car 412.1 km
    5h 17m
    $117–169

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    6h 5m
    $324–732

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Dunedin. However, you can take the taxi to Rolleston then take the bus to Otago University. Alternatively, you can drive from Akaroa to Dunedin in around 5h 17m.

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