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21 h 56 min
1430 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Queenstown

Composite routes from Hamilton to Queenstown

Cheapest
21 h 56 min
Car
1430 km.
from $78
Other
5 h 25 min
Plane
975 km.
from $245.63
4 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
975 km.
from $130.27
28 h 47 min
Train, Bus
976 km.
from $583
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
975 km.
from $265.62

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$217.39

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$326.09
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$456.52
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$228.26
Plane from Rotorua to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$978.26

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$48.91
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$51.09
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$50.00

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$166.67–$208.34

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$252.83

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$130.43

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.24

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Queenstown?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Queenstown is to bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Queenstown?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Queenstown is to bus and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Queenstown?

The distance between Hamilton and Queenstown is 1144 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Queenstown without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Queenstown without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 47m and costs $315.22 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Queenstown?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Hamilton to Queenstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $64.61 per night.
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