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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Akaroa is to fly and bus which costs $130 - $380 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Akaroa is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $130 - $380.

How far is it from Auckland to Akaroa?

The distance between Auckland and Akaroa is 869 km.

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

The best way to get from Auckland to Akaroa without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 23h 15m and costs $800 - $1,700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Auckland to Akaroa, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Akaroa?

There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa.

Auckland to Akaroa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Akaroa by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, 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.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)AKL - CHC
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
6h 55m
$139–377
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
25h 51m
$125–669
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurch
4. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroa
23h 15m
$840–1,624
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Akaroa
16h 5m
$376–895

Auckland to Akaroa by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

25h 51mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Akaroa.

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Distance: 868.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Akaroa. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, walk to Picton, take the train to Christchurch, then take the taxi to Akaroa.

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