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How to Travel from

Wellington to Lake Wānaka

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Tarras
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
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

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Westport
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$48.42

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
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$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 Wellington to Lake Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Lake Wānaka is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Lake Wānaka?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Lake Wānaka is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Wellington to Lake Wānaka?

The distance between Wellington and Lake Wānaka is 631 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Lake Wānaka without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Lake Wānaka without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Lake Wānaka?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Wellington to Lake Wānaka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lake Wānaka?

There are 571+ hotels available in Lake Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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