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How to get fromAkaroa to Reeftonby taxi, train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Reefton by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Moanatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Moana to Reeftontaxi taxi
    6h 13m
    $727–895

  2. Drive 330.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa to Reeftoncar car 330.7 km
    4h 13m
    $97–140

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Moanatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Moana to Reeftontaxi taxi
    8h 46m
    $491–655

  4. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar car
    5h 44m
    $145–585

  5. Bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox Rivershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Fox River to Reeftoncar car
    9h 4m
    $175–215

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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