How to Travel from
Queenstown to Richmond
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Richmond, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Richmond
Composite routes from Queenstown to Richmond
Cheapest
9 h 27 min
Car
796 km.
from $43
Fastest
1 h 27 min
Plane
Other
19 h 29 min
549 km.
from $108.29
16 h 26 min
Bus, Train
550 km.
from $322.88
Route Navigator Queenstown - Richmond
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Beach Street
Beach Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 121 м
121 м
Turn right onto Stanley Street and take SH 6A toward Frankton
Stanley Street, Frankton, SH 6A, 6 km 386 м
6 km 386 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 8 km 39 м
8 km 39 м
Keep left and drive toward Wānaka via Crown Range, Cardrona Ski Area & Distillery
Wānaka via Crown Range, Cardrona Ski Area & Distillery, 31 м
31 м
Turn left onto Crown Range Road
Crown Range Road, 45 km 309 м
45 km 309 м
Turn right onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverbank Road
Riverbank Road, 2 km 160 м
2 km 160 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Albert Town - Lake Hāwea Road
Albert Town - Lake Hāwea Road, 389 km 917 м
389 km 917 м
Turn slight left onto Aylmer Street
Aylmer Street, 26 km 146 м
26 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 7 km 201 м
7 km 201 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 503 м
15 km 503 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taramakau Highway
Taramakau Highway, 15 km 465 м
15 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 2 km 955 м
2 km 955 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 49 м
49 м
Continue onto Whall Street
Whall Street, 448 м
448 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Cobden, Runanga, Westport
Cobden, Runanga, Westport, SH 6, 389 м
389 м
Turn sharp right onto State Highway 6 and take SH 6 toward Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport
State Highway 6, Runanga, Punakaiki, Westport, SH 6, 2 km 740 м
2 km 740 м
Turn right onto Taylorville Road
Taylorville Road, 10 km 952 м
10 km 952 м
Turn left onto Taylorville - Blackball Road and drive toward Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball
Taylorville - Blackball Road, Ikamatua via Atarau, Blackball, 38 km 749 м
38 km 749 м
Turn left onto Ikamatua Highway and take SH 7 toward Reefton
Ikamatua Highway, Reefton, SH 7, 27 km 710 м
27 km 710 м
Turn left onto Buller Road
Buller Road, 33 km 802 м
33 km 802 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Murchison, Nelson
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Murchison, Nelson, SH 6, 40 km 343 м
40 km 343 м
Turn left onto Four Rivers Highway and take SH 6 toward Nelson, Picton
Four Rivers Highway, Nelson, Picton, SH 6, 121 km 932 м
121 km 932 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 2 km 609 м
2 km 609 м
Keep right
77 м
77 м
Turn right onto McGlashen Avenue
McGlashen Avenue, 391 м
391 м
Keep right onto Croucher Street
Croucher Street, 54 м
54 м
Arrive at destination
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 Blenheim to Pelorus
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Bus from Greymouth to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
GreatSights
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$47.14
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$190.83–$238.53
Nelson Lakes Shuttles
Bus from Christchurch to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$127.22–$636.09
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$305.80
Train operators
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.93–$285.61
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Richmond?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Richmond is to bus which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 19h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Richmond?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Richmond is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and Richmond?
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Queenstown and arriving at Richmond via Franz Josef and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
How far is it from Queenstown to Richmond?
The distance between Queenstown and Richmond is 568 km. The road distance is 796.8 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Richmond without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Richmond without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 26m and costs $271.74 - $510.87 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Richmond?
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Queenstown to Richmond, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Queenstown to Richmond bus from?
Queenstown to Richmond bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Queenstown station.
Bus or fly from Queenstown to Richmond?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Richmond is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 19h 29m.
Where does the Queenstown to Richmond bus arrive?
Queenstown to Richmond bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Richmond?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Richmond is 797 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Queenstown to Richmond.
Which airlines fly from Queenstown Airport Airport to Nelson Airport Airport?
Air New Zealand offers flights from Queenstown Airport Airport to Nelson Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Richmond?
There are 340+ hotels available in Richmond. Prices start at $48.29 per night.
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