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Te Anau to Mount Cook

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Car
17 h 39 min
1075 km.
from $59
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Te Anau, New Zealand → Mount Cook, New Zealand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Te Anau to Mount Cook

Composite routes from Te Anau to Mount Cook

Cheapest
17 h 39 min
Car
1075 km.
from $59
Other
5 h
Bus, Plane
730 km.
from $211.17
22 h 18 min
Bus, Train
729 km.
from $328.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$543.48

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$47.83
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$51.09

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Te Anau to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$50.00

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:
$168.92–$211.15

Track Transport

Phone:
+64 (0) 3 442 9708
Email:
Website:
infotrack.co.nz/
Bus from Te Anau to Info
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.91

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:
$97.83–$252.83

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:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which takes 5h and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Te Anau to Mount Cook?

The distance between Te Anau and Mount Cook is 813 km.

How do I travel from Te Anau to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 22h 18m and costs $217.39 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Te Anau to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 320+ hotels available in Mount Cook. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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