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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Matamata

Composite routes from Queenstown to Matamata

Cheapest
21 h 36 min
Car
1400 km.
from $77
Other
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
996 km.
from $342.58
7 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
996 km.
from $148.55
29 h 20 min
Bus, Train
996 km.
from $660.35
8 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
996 km.
from $262.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.30–$433.21
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$58.61
Bus from Rotorua to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Manukau City to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

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:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Matamata is to fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Matamata is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs $250 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Matamata?

The distance between Queenstown and Matamata is 1090 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Matamata without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and taxi which takes 29h 20m and costs $510.87 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Queenstown to Matamata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Matamata?

There are 63+ hotels available in Matamata. Prices start at $28.15 per night.
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