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How to Travel from

Wānaka to Picton

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$331.28
Plane from Wanaka to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$484.18

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$484.18

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Havelock to Picton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Cromwell to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.37
Bus from Wanaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown
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 Westport to Picton
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 Greymouth to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$48.42

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

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 Wānaka to Picton?

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Picton is to bus which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 15h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Picton?

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Picton is to fly and drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Picton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Picton. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Picton via Cromwell, Rolleston and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

How far is it from Wānaka to Picton?

The distance between Wānaka and Picton is 630 km. The road distance is 758.1 km.

How do I travel from Wānaka to Picton without a car?

The best way to get from Wānaka to Picton without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 56m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Picton?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Wānaka to Picton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wānaka to Picton bus from?

Wānaka to Picton bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Wanaka station.

Where does the Wānaka to Picton bus arrive?

Wānaka to Picton bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Cromwell station.

Can I drive from Wānaka to Picton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Picton is 758 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Wānaka to Picton.

Where can I stay near Picton?

There are 137+ hotels available in Picton. Prices start at $65.25 per night.
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