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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Cook to Wānaka

Composite routes from Mount Cook to Wānaka

Cheapest
15 h 15 min
Car
860 km.
from $47
Other
5 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
592 km.
from $135.71
19 h 54 min
Train, Bus
591 km.
from $440.77

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$543.48

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$43.48
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$45.65
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$43.48
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$29.35

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

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

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 Mount Cook to Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka is to fly and bus which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

The distance between Mount Cook and Wānaka is 606 km.

How do I travel from Mount Cook to Wānaka without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 54m and costs $228.26 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Mount Cook to Wānaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mount Cook and Wānaka?

It is currently 22:21 at both, Mount Cook and Wānaka.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 595+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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