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How to Travel from

Queenstown to North Island

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Car
20 h 19 min
1277 km.
from $70
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Three ways to Travel from Queenstown to North Island

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Cheapest
By car (1 277 km)
20 h 19 min
1277 km.
from $70
Other
Rideshare
20 h 19 min
1277 km.
from $16.66
Bus, Train
26 h 34 min
902 km.
from $407.66

Transport providers

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:
$34.40–$54.79
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42

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:
$39.50–$56.06

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:
$190.83–$238.53

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$624.33

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:
$108.30–$285.61

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$108.30

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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to North Island?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to North Island is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 27h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to North Island?

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to North Island is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $103.26 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Queenstown to North Island?

The distance between Queenstown and North Island is 937 km.

How do I travel from Queenstown to North Island without a car?

The best way to get from Queenstown to North Island without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and taxi which takes 26h 34m and costs $293.48 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to North Island?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Queenstown to North Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near North Island?

There are 153+ hotels available in North Island. Prices start at $54.26 per night.
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