How to travel from Akaroa to Gisborne, New Zealand
The distance between Akaroa and Gisborne is around 802km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Akaroa to Gisborne by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gisborne → Akaroa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Gisborne (GIS).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNZ$480($290)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Rolleston Ave then take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Napier and then to Sycamore Lodge.
- Duration20h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$335($205)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Napier and then to Sycamore Lodge.
- Duration20h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$230($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Gisborne.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akaroa and Gisborne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akaroa to Gisborne by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$230 ($140) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$480 ($290).
The distance between Akaroa and Gisborne is around 802km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Akaroa and Gisborne by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Akaroa to Gisborne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$480 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Akaroa and Gisborne is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$230 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akaroa and Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akaroa and Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akaroa to Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Gisborne is Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akaroa to Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akaroa to Gisborne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$480 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akaroa and Gisborne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 4h 20m | NZ$480($290) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 20h 30m | NZ$335($205) | 4 times a week | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 25m | NZ$645($395) | 4 times a week | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 20m | NZ$230($140) | 4 times a week | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | NZ$345($210) | every 20 mins | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akaroa and Gisborne
Bus companies
Akaroa French Connection
Airlines
Ferry operators
Train operators
Airports near Gisborne
The following major airports near Gisborne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Gisborne
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 277km (172 miles) from Gisborne