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How to Travel from

Wānaka to Wellington

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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 Wanaka to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$382.24–$547.88

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:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

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

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

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.85–$51.62

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
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 Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Wellington is to bus and fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Wellington is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Wānaka to Wellington?

The distance between Wānaka and Wellington is 606 km.

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

The best way to get from Wānaka to Wellington without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 19h 30m and costs $195.65 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Wānaka to Wellington, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Wanaka Airport to Wellington Airport?

Air New Zealand and Sounds Air offer flights from Wanaka Airport to Wellington Airport.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wellington. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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