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Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound

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Seven ways to Travel from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound

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Cheapest
By car (1 514 km)
22 h 59 min
1514 km.
from $83
Other
Rideshare
22 h 59 min
1514 km.
from $19.75
Taxi, Plane
5 h 41 min
873 km.
from $560.82
Train, Bus
33 h 48 min
870 km.
from $348.48
Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)
10 h 18 min
873 km.
from $684.73
Train, Plane (Train to Wellington)
10 h 51 min
873 km.
from $624.95
Train, Plane (Train to Auckland)
10 h 49 min
873 km.
from $608.10

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Taupo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$318.54
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$624.33
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Taupo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$560.62
Plane from Palmerston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$394.99
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$420.47
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$458.69
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$254.83

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Christchurch to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$56.06
Bus from Turangi to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$29.31
Bus from Taupo to Napier
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$33.13

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$56.06
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13
Bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$188.28–$235.36

Track Transport

Phone:
+64 (0) 3 442 9708
Email:
Website:
infotrack.co.nz/
Bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.34

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from National Park to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$108.30
Train from National Park to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45
Train from National Park to Papakura
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.45–$95.56

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound?

The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound is to train and bus which costs $206.52 - $282.61 and takes 33h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound?

The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $326.09 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound?

The distance between Tongariro National Park and Milford Sound is 1091 km.

How do I travel from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 48m and costs $206.52 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Tongariro National Park to Milford Sound, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Milford Sound?

There are two+ hotels available in Milford Sound. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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