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Car
12 h 17 min
598 km.
from $32
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Timaru to Mount Cook

Composite routes from Timaru to Mount Cook

Cheapest
12 h 17 min
Car
598 km.
from $32
Other
13 h 53 min
Bus, Train
447 km.
from $252.96
14 h 27 min
Bus, Train
447 km.
from $253.25

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Timaru to Church
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$31.52
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13

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 Timaru to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook is to fly which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Timaru to Mount Cook?

The distance between Timaru and Mount Cook is 461 km.

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

The best way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 13h 53m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

How long does it take to get from Timaru to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Timaru 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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