How to travel from Auckland to Akaroa, New Zealand
The distance between Auckland and Akaroa is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Auckland to Akaroa by plane, bus, train, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akaroa → Auckland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Akaroa.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Taxi
Take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Christchurch then take a taxi to Akaroa.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$745($455)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Akaroa.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$375($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Akaroa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Akaroa by plane, bus, train, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$215 ($130) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Auckland and Akaroa is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Auckland and Akaroa by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Akaroa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$215 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Akaroa is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$215 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Akaroa. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Akaroa. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Akaroa. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Akaroa. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Akaroa. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Akaroa. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Akaroa is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Akaroa. Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) and Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) 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 Auckland to Akaroa. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Akaroa. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Akaroa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$215 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Akaroa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | NZ$215($130) | once daily | 871km (541 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi | 20h 55m | NZ$745($455) | 3 times a week | 1,211km (753 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 10m | NZ$375($230) | 4 times a day | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Auckland and Akaroa
Airlines
Bus companies
Akaroa French Connection
Ferry operators
Train operators
Airports near Akaroa
The following major airports near Akaroa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Akaroa
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Akaroa
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Akaroa