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How to get fromInvercargill to Akaroaby plane, bus, taxi, car or shuttle

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeIVC - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    5h 11m
    $157–632
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    14h 30m
    $60–192
  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus
    3. Take the taxi from Rolleston to Akaroataxi
    11h 29m
    $329–483
  4. Drive 617.7 km

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Akaroacar617.7 km
    7h 46m
    $184–265
  5. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Dunedinshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    19h 35m
    $225–380

Invercargill to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Akaroa via Dunedin and Christchurch in around 14h 30m.

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