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How to Travel from

Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07
Plane from Picton to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$407.73

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$318.54
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$331.28
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43
Plane from Picton to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$356.76–$535.14

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Rolleston to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$56.06

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$58.61
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$35.68

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Medical Centre Wanaka to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.02

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$195.38–$244.22

Track Transport

Phone:
+64 (0) 3 442 9708
Website:
infotrack.co.nz/
Bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$71.95

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound?

The cheapest way to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound is to drive which costs $195.65 - $293.48 and takes 15h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound?

The fastest way to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $467.39 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound?

The distance between Marlborough Sounds and Milford Sound is 779 km. The road distance is 1173.5 km.

How do I travel from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 37m and costs $271.74 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound, including transfers.

Can I drive from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound is 1173 km. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound.

Where can I stay near Milford Sound?

There are two+ hotels available in Milford Sound. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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