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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Akaroa by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Akaroataxi taxi
    9h 14m
    $516–955

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    11h 10m
    $126–209

  3. Drive  493.2 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Akaroacar car 493.2 km
    6h 13m
    $162–234

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    6h 5m
    $387–808

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    12h 3m
    $318–707

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    8h 45m
    $299–1,099

Nelson to Akaroa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Nelson to Akaroa via Blenheim and Christchurch in around 11h 10m.

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