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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wānaka to Mount Cook

Composite routes from Wānaka to Mount Cook

Cheapest
15 h 13 min
Car
860 km.
from $47
Other
4 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
592 km.
from $135.63
19 h 57 min
Bus, Train
592 km.
from $316.14
26 h 10 min
592 km.
from $220.83

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$543.48

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$467.39

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Cromwell to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$43.48
Bus from Cromwell to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$45.65
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43
Bus from Cromwell to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$43.48
Bus from Wanaka to Franz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$29.35
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

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:
$97.83–$252.83

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Wānaka to Mount Cook?

The distance between Wānaka and Mount Cook is 605 km.

How do I travel from Wānaka to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 19h 57m and costs $206.52 - $521.74 .

How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Wānaka to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 320+ hotels available in Mount Cook. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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