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How to get fromAkaroa to Reeftonby taxi, train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Akaroa to Reefton by taxi, train, car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Christchurchtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Moanatrain train
    3. Drive from Moana to Reeftoncar car
    6h 13m
    $542–682

  2. Drive  330.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa to Reeftoncar car 330.7 km
    4h 13m
    $109–157

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Moanatrain train
    3. Drive from Moana to Reeftoncar car
    8h 41m
    $329–416

  4. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Drive from Hokitika (HKK) to Reeftoncar car
    5h 45m
    $203–648

  5. Bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Fox Rivershuttle bus
    3. Drive from Fox River to Reeftoncar car
    8h 57m
    $228–268

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Akaroa to Reefton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Reefton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Reefton. However, you can take the taxi to Christchurch, take the train to Moana, then drive to Reefton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akaroa to Reefton via Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Rolleston, and Moana in around 8h 41m.

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