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Milford Sound to Picton

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12 h 58 min
1088 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Milford Sound to Picton

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Cheapest
By car (1 088 km)
12 h 58 min
1088 km.
from $59
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Other
Rideshare
12 h 58 min
1088 km.
from $14.19
Bus, Train (Bus)
21 h 44 min
620 km.
from $327.91
Bus, Train (Fly)
16 h 24 min
620 km.
from $602.86
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
6 h 27 min
620 km.
from $580.92
Plane, Bus
17 h 19 min
618 km.
from $586.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
8 h 27 min
620 km.
from $649.40
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
7 h 55 min
620 km.
from $608.10
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
5 h 46 min
620 km.
from $535.27
Bus, Plane (Fly)
10 h 39 min
620 km.
from $841.45

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$318.54
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$331.28

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$344.02
Plane from Wanaka to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$484.18

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$56.06
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Havelock to Picton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$58.61
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Luggate
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.47

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52

RealNZ

Phone:
+64 3 249 6000
Email:
Website:
realnz.com/en
Bus from Milford Sound to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$215.84
Bus from Milford Sound to 43
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$215.84

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Rangiora to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Picton?

The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Picton is to drive which costs $173.91 - $271.74 and takes 12h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Picton?

The fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Picton is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $315.22 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Milford Sound to Picton?

The distance between Milford Sound and Picton is 1116 km. The road distance is 1089.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milford Sound to Picton without a car is to Bus and train which takes 21h 44m and costs $304.35 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Milford Sound to Picton?

It takes approximately 21h 44m to get from Milford Sound to Picton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Milford Sound to Picton?

Yes, the driving distance between Milford Sound to Picton is 1089 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Milford Sound to Picton.

Where can I stay near Picton?

There are 137+ hotels available in Picton. Prices start at $65.25 per night.
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