How to travel from Christchurch to Akaroa, New Zealand

There are several options for getting from Christchurch to Akaroa by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$34 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$23 ($14).

The distance between Christchurch and Akaroa is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Christchurch and Akaroa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx NZ$23 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Christchurch and Akaroa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$34 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Christchurch and Akaroa. We recommend that you drive to Akaroa. instead which will take 1hr.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Christchurch and Akaroa. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Christchurch and Akaroa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 30m.

Akaroa French Connection run regular bus services between Christchurch and Akaroa. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Christchurch to Akaroa. We recommend that you take the bus to Akaroa. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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.

Yes it is possible to drive from Christchurch and Akaroa. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Christchurch to Akaroa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$34 ($21).