What is the cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $370 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $120 - $370.

How far is it from Akaroa to Mount Cook?

The distance between Akaroa and Mount Cook is 403 km.

How do I travel from Akaroa to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs $550 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 460+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Akaroa to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Mount Cook 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 Christchurch
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)CHC - WLG
4h 51m
$129–365
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Picton
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
13h 31m
$121–570
Taxi, train, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurch
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Picton
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
11h 49m
$583–1,309
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Picton
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
14h 39m
$348–1,048
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Akaroa to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to WellingtonPicton
8h 56m
$193–626

Akaroa to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

13h 31mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 403.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Mount Cook. 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 Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. 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 Station - Stop C, then take the line 7 bus to Victoria Street at Abel Smith Street.

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