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

The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Napier is to bus and fly which costs $140 - $700 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Napier is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $700.

How far is it from Akaroa to Napier?

The distance between Akaroa and Napier is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Akaroa to Napier without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 55m and costs $650 - $1,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Akaroa to Napier, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Napier?

There are 360+ hotels available in Napier.

Akaroa to Napier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Napier 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 Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane CHC - NPE
5h 9m
$140–655
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 Napierbus
20h 1m
$125–640
Taxi, train, car ferry, bus
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 Palmerston Northtrain
5. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus
18h 55m
$652–1,465
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Akaroa to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Napiercar
12h 36m
$276–755
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
21h 12m
$352–1,118

Akaroa to Napier by bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

20h 1mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akaroa to Napier.

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Distance: 666.6 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Napier. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, then fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE). 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, take the train to Palmerston North, walk to Palmerston North, then take the bus to Napier.

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