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How to Travel from

New Plymouth to Wānaka

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$53.51

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$50.97
Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$14.02

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Franz
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.42

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$458.69

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$420.47

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 New Plymouth to Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka is to bus and train which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 28h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka?

The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

How far is it from New Plymouth to Wānaka?

The distance between New Plymouth and Wānaka is 881 km.

How do I travel from New Plymouth to Wānaka without a car?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka without a car is to bus and train via Rolleston which takes 28h 39m and costs $239.13 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from New Plymouth to Wānaka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 595+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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