HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Wellington to South Island

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Wellington
→
+0 →
South Island
Transport search to South Island
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
New Zealand Wellington South Island
Wellington
→
+0 →
South Island
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
12 h 2 min
579 km.
from $31
Composite Route Car Only

Five ways to Travel from Wellington to South Island

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (579 km)
12 h 2 min
579 km.
from $31
Fastest
Plane to South Island
Select a ticket
Other
Rideshare
12 h 2 min
579 km.
from $7.55
Bus, Plane
5 h 42 min
462 km.
from $76.55
Train, Bus, Taxi
20 h 54 min
460 km.
from $674.40

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Kumara Junction to Fox
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Greymouth to Whataroa
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$17.84
Bus from Greymouth to Fox
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
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 Kumara
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.05–$50.97

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

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
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 South Island?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to South Island is to fly and bus which costs $42.39 - $206.52 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to South Island?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to South Island is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $76.09 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Wellington to South Island?

The distance between Wellington and South Island is 460 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to South Island without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to South Island without a car is to car ferry and shuttle and bus which takes 16h 7m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to South Island?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Wellington to South Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are 315+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search