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

The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Oamaru is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Oamaru is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $90 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Akaroa and Oamaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Oamaru. However, there are services departing from Akaroa and arriving at Oamaru via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Akaroa to Oamaru?

The distance between Akaroa and Oamaru is 302 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Akaroa to Oamaru without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $270 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Akaroa to Oamaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akaroa to Oamaru bus from?

Akaroa to Oamaru bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Akaroa station.

Where does the Akaroa to Oamaru bus arrive?

Akaroa to Oamaru bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Akaroa to Oamaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Akaroa to Oamaru is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Akaroa to Oamaru.

Where can I stay near Oamaru?

There are 88+ hotels available in Oamaru.

Akaroa to Oamaru - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Oamaru by taxi, bus, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Rolleston
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to OamaruChristchurch - Dunedin
4h 20m
$273–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Akaroa to ChristchurchChristchurch - Akaroa
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to OamaruChristchurch - Dunedin
6h 40m
$55–115
Drive 300.5 km
1. Drive from Akaroa to Oamaru300.5 km
3h 53m
$90–130

Akaroa to Oamaru by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 40mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akaroa to Oamaru.

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Distance: 302.4 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Oamaru via Christchurch in around 6h 40m.

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