How to Travel from
Queenstown to West Coast
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → West Coast, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to West Coast
Composite routes from Queenstown to West Coast
Cheapest
6 h 8 min
Car
524 km.
from $28
Other
13 h 5 min
352 km.
from $70.41
13 h 41 min
Bus, Train
351 km.
from $229.71
Route Navigator Queenstown - West Coast
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 10 м
15 km 10 м
Turn right onto Shakespeare Street
Shakespeare Street, 2 km 215 м
2 km 215 м
Turn right onto Puketahi Street
Puketahi Street, 54 м
54 м
Turn slight left onto Nikau Valley Road
Nikau Valley Road, 1 km 913 м
1 km 913 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:
$35.68–$57.34
GreatSights
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$48.42
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Queenstown to Franz
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$318.54
Train operators
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to West Coast?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to West Coast is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 13h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to West Coast?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to West Coast is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and West Coast?
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown to West Coast. However, there are services departing from Queenstown and arriving at Greymouth via Franz Josef. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
How far is it from Queenstown to West Coast?
The distance between Queenstown and West Coast is 321 km. The road distance is 523.6 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to West Coast without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to West Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to West Coast?
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Queenstown to West Coast, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Queenstown to West Coast bus from?
Queenstown to West Coast bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Queenstown station.
Bus or fly from Queenstown to West Coast?
The best way to get from Queenstown to West Coast is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 13h 5m.
Where does the Queenstown to West Coast bus arrive?
Queenstown to West Coast bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.
Can I drive from Queenstown to West Coast?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to West Coast is 524 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Queenstown to West Coast.
Where can I stay near West Coast?
There are 52+ hotels available in West Coast. Prices start at $16.33 per night.
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