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How to Travel from

Wellington to Southland Region

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Car
17 h 23 min
1030 km.
from $56
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Seven ways to Travel from Wellington to Southland Region

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Cheapest
By car (1 030 km)
17 h 23 min
1030 km.
from $56
Fastest
Plane to Southland Region (Invercargill Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
17 h 23 min
1030 km.
from $13.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Invercargill)
6 h 16 min
727 km.
from $221.58
Train, Bus (Train)
20 h 32 min
728 km.
from $443.22
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
6 h 36 min
727 km.
from $241.33
Train, Bus (Train)
22 h 57 min
728 km.
from $319.83

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 Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$56.06
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

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:
$195.38–$244.22

Catch-A-Bus South

Phone:
+64 27 4497 994
Website:
catchabussouth.com/
Bus from Queenstown to Lumsden
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13

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

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 Southland Region?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Southland Region is to fly and drive which costs $92.39 - $358.70 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Southland Region?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Southland Region is to fly and drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $92.39 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Wellington to Southland Region?

The distance between Wellington and Southland Region is 874 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Southland Region without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Southland Region without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 22h 47m and costs $293.48 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Southland Region?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Wellington to Southland Region, including transfers.
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