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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Taumarunui

Composite routes from Queenstown to Taumarunui

Cheapest
20 h 7 min
Car
1265 km.
from $69
Other
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
873 km.
from $219.75
26 h 17 min
Bus, Train
873 km.
from $404.91
9 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
873 km.
from $195.72
10 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
873 km.
from $264.86
9 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
873 km.
from $357.79
10 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
873 km.
from $223.01

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
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$522.40
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 New
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$496.92
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Email:
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.39

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 Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Palmerston North to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Waitara to Eight
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

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

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:
$198.02–$247.52

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 Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

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 Taumarunui?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Taumarunui is to fly and train which costs $130.43 - $304.35 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Taumarunui is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 15m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Taumarunui?

The distance between Queenstown and Taumarunui is 1042 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Taumarunui without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 26h 17m and costs $282.61 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Queenstown to Taumarunui, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taumarunui?

There are 20+ hotels available in Taumarunui. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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