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How to get fromSydney to Akaroaby plane, bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Akaroa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeSYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    9h 7m
    $436–831

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeOAG - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus
    11h 50m
    $351–1,236

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Akaroa. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 drive to Orange Airport (OAG) 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.

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