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How to Travel from

Wellington to Twizel

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13 h 37 min
718 km.
from $39
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Six ways to Travel from Wellington to Twizel

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Cheapest
By car (718 km)
13 h 37 min
718 km.
from $39
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Other
Rideshare
13 h 37 min
718 km.
from $9.37
Bus, Plane (Fly to Timaru)
4 h 37 min
503 km.
from $178.10
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
7 h 1 min
503 km.
from $150.02
Train, Bus
16 h 2 min
504 km.
from $393.23

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 Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
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 Twizel
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.21

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 Twizel?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Twizel is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Twizel?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Twizel is to fly and drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Wellington to Twizel?

The distance between Wellington and Twizel is 604 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Twizel without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Twizel without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 2m and costs $195.65 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Twizel?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Wellington to Twizel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Twizel?

There are 127+ hotels available in Twizel. Prices start at $19.14 per night.
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