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How to get fromNelson to Akaroaby bus, train, taxi, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Akaroa by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi
    9h 13m
    $495–921

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    11h 10m
    $60–176

  3. Drive 493.2 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Akaroacar493.2 km
    6h 12m
    $151–219

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeNSN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    6h 11m
    $289–565

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    12h 3m
    $267–654

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to AkaroabusChristchurch - Akaroa
    8h 45m
    $250–1,050

Nelson to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Nelson to Akaroa via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 11h 10m.

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