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Queenstown to Waikato

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22 h 24 min
1465 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Queenstown to Waikato

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Cheapest
By car (1 465 km)
22 h 24 min
1465 km.
from $80
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Other
Rideshare
22 h 24 min
1465 km.
from $19.11
Bus, Plane (Fly to Auckland)
5 h 20 min
1005 km.
from $127.36
Bus, Train
28 h 32 min
1004 km.
from $432.09
Bus, Plane (Fly to Tauranga Airport)
5 h 20 min
1005 km.
from $342.58

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 Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$522.40
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

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 Domestic Airport to Huntly
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.02–$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

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 Domestic Airport to Huntly
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$14.02

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 Waikato?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Waikato is to fly and bus which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Waikato is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Waikato?

The distance between Queenstown and Waikato is 941 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Waikato 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 Waikato?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Queenstown to Waikato, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Queenstown to Waikato?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Waikato is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 . There are no good options to train or bus between Queenstown to Waikato.

Where can I stay near Waikato?

There are eight+ hotels available in Waikato. Prices start at $55.74 per night.
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