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21 h 54 min
1429 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Queenstown to Hamilton

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Cheapest
By car (1 429 km)
21 h 54 min
1429 km.
from $78
Other
Rideshare
21 h 54 min
1429 km.
from $18.64
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Auckland)
5 h 53 min
975 km.
from $130.62
Bus, Train
28 h 32 min
975 km.
from $432.09
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Tauranga Airport)
5 h 57 min
975 km.
from $245.84
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Rotorua)
8 h 34 min
975 km.
from $264.32
Bus, Plane (Fly Queenstown Airport to Taupo)
8 h 8 min
975 km.
from $242.58
Bus, Plane (Bus to Dunedin)
9 h 55 min
975 km.
from $243.73

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 Dunedin to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$420.47

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.30–$433.21
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 Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$522.40
Plane from Dunedin to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$573.37

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 Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Taupo to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Queenstown to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05

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

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.56–$19.11

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 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 Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Hamilton is to fly and bus which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Hamilton is to fly and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Hamilton?

The distance between Queenstown and Hamilton is 987 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Hamilton without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 28h 32m and costs $315.22 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Queenstown to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 378+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $50.67 per night.
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