How to travel from Akaroa to Paihia, New Zealand
The distance between Akaroa and Paihia is around 1,071km (665 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Akaroa to Paihia 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 Paihia → Akaroa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costNZ$350($215)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus
Take a taxi to Christchurch then take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Paraparaumu then take the train to Auckland Strand then take the bus to Paihia.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$820($500)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Paihia.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$440($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akaroa and Paihia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akaroa to Paihia by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$350 ($215) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Akaroa and Paihia is around 1,071km (665 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 954km (593 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Akaroa and Paihia by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Akaroa to Paihia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$350 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Akaroa and Paihia is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$350 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akaroa and Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akaroa and Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akaroa to Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Paihia is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Paihia. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Rolleston Ave then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akaroa to Paihia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$350 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akaroa and Paihia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | NZ$350($215) | once daily | 1,071km (665 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | NZ$820($500) | 3 times a week | 1,433km (890 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 15m | NZ$440($270) | every 20 mins | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akaroa and Paihia
Bus companies
Akaroa French Connection
Ferry operators
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Paihia
The following major airports near Paihia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Paihia
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Paihia
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 201km (125 miles) from Paihia