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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Punakaiki to Queenstown

Composite routes from Punakaiki to Queenstown

Cheapest
6 h 36 min
Car
566 km.
from $31
Other
14 h 44 min
388 km.
from $92.89
15 h 18 min
Train, Bus
388 km.
from $342.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Westport Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$305.80

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83
Plane from Hokitika to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$318.54
Plane from Westport Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$394.99

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31

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:
$35.68–$57.34

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$48.42
Bus from Luggate to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.61–$70.08
Bus from Punakaiki to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$43.32
Bus from Punakaiki to Westport
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$43.32

Train operators

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Punakaiki to Queenstown is to bus which costs $50 - $86.96 and takes 14h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Punakaiki to Queenstown is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $97.83 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Punakaiki and Queenstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Punakaiki to Queenstown. However, there are services departing from Punakaiki and arriving at Queenstown via Greymouth and Franz Josef. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

How far is it from Punakaiki to Queenstown?

The distance between Punakaiki and Queenstown is 667 km. The road distance is 567.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Punakaiki to Queenstown without a car is to bus which takes 14h 44m and costs $50 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Punakaiki to Queenstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Punakaiki to Queenstown bus from?

Punakaiki to Queenstown bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Greymouth station.

Where does the Punakaiki to Queenstown bus arrive?

Punakaiki to Queenstown bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.

Can I drive from Punakaiki to Queenstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Punakaiki to Queenstown is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Punakaiki to Queenstown.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

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