There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Reefton by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Take the train from Christchurch to Moana
- Take the taxi from Moana to Reefton
6h 13m$737–865Drive 330.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Akaroa to Reefton330.7 km
4h 12m$100–144Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Take the train from Rolleston to Moana
- Take the taxi from Moana to Reefton
8h 45m$521–645Bus, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)CHC - HKK
- Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reefton
5h 44m$150–570Bus, shuttle, drive
- Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox River
- Drive from Fox River to Reefton
9h 4m$175–215
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Reefton is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Reefton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $95 - $150.
The distance between Akaroa and Reefton is 357 km. The road distance is 330.7 km.
The best way to get from Akaroa to Reefton without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 13m and costs $700 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Akaroa to Reefton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Akaroa to Reefton is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Akaroa to Reefton.
There are 16+ hotels available in Reefton.
What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Reefton, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Reefton. However, you can take the taxi to Christchurch, take the train to Moana, then take the taxi to Reefton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the bus to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the train to Moana, then take the taxi to Reefton.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Moana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–260
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Rolleston to Moana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–260
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 800 575
- info@akaroabus.co.nz
- Website
- akaroabus.co.nz
Bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- akaroabus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Fox River
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $240–320
Geymouth Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 768 7078
- Website
- greymouthtaxis.co.nz
Geymouth Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 768 7078
- Website
- greymouthtaxis.co.nz
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