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13 h 20 min
682 km.
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Oamaru, New Zealand → Mount Cook, New Zealand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Oamaru to Mount Cook

Composite routes from Oamaru to Mount Cook

Cheapest
13 h 20 min
Car
682 km.
from $37
Other
4 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $182.72
7 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $90.11
15 h 35 min
Bus, Train
521 km.
from $260.12
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $179.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$239.13

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13
Plane from Dunedin to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$206.52

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Oamaru to Washdyke
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$28.26
Bus from Oamaru to Church
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$34.78
Bus from Oamaru to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$34.78
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Oamaru to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Bus from Oamaru to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$33.70

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$252.83

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
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 Oamaru to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which costs $52.17 - $206.52 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Oamaru to Mount Cook?

The distance between Oamaru and Mount Cook is 545 km.

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

The best way to get from Oamaru to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 15h 35m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Oamaru to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 320+ hotels available in Mount Cook. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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