How to Travel from
Wānaka to Twizel
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wānaka to Twizel
Composite routes from Wānaka to Twizel
Cheapest
1 h 39 min
Car
143 km.
from $7
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13 м
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At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ardmore Street
Ardmore Street, 386 м
386 м
Keep left onto Ardmore Street and drive toward Cromwell, West Coast
Ardmore Street, Cromwell, West Coast, 61 м
61 м
Turn slight left onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 393 м
393 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 870 м
1 km 870 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 206 м
1 km 206 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 9 km 532 м
9 km 532 м
Turn left onto Shortcut Road and take SH 8A toward Aoraki / Mount Cook, Christchurch
Shortcut Road, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Christchurch, SH 8A, 2 km 592 м
2 km 592 м
Turn left onto State Highway 8A and take SH 8A toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
State Highway 8A, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8A, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
Turn right onto Luggate Tarras Road and take SH 8A toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
Luggate Tarras Road, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8A, 19 km 714 м
19 km 714 м
Turn left onto Tarras-Cromwell Road and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Christchurch
Tarras-Cromwell Road, Ōmarama, Christchurch, SH 8, 110 km 984 м
110 km 984 м
Keep left and drive toward Twizel Town Centre
Twizel Town Centre, 45 м
45 м
Turn slight left onto Ruataniwha Road
Ruataniwha Road, 483 м
483 м
Turn right onto Mackenzie Drive
Mackenzie Drive, 37 м
37 м
Turn left onto Market Place
Market Place, 72 м
72 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Other from Tarras to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
GreatSights
Other from Tarras to Twizel
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.02
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Twizel?
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Twizel is to bus which costs $16.30 - $53.26 and takes 3h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wānaka to Twizel?
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Twizel is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Wānaka and Twizel?
No, there is no direct bus from Wānaka to Twizel. However, there are services departing from Wanaka and arriving at Twizel via Tarras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
How far is it from Wānaka to Twizel?
The distance between Wānaka and Twizel is 143 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
How do I travel from Wānaka to Twizel without a car?
The best way to get from Wānaka to Twizel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $16.30 - $53.26 .
How long does it take to get from Wānaka to Twizel?
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Wānaka to Twizel, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wānaka to Twizel bus from?
Wānaka to Twizel bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Tarras station.
Where does the Wānaka to Twizel bus arrive?
Wānaka to Twizel bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Twizel station.
Can I drive from Wānaka to Twizel?
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Twizel is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Wānaka to Twizel.
Where can I stay near Twizel?
There are 127+ hotels available in Twizel. Prices start at $19.14 per night.
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