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How to Travel from

Whanganui to Wānaka

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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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 Palmerston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43
Plane from Wanganui Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$509.66

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54
Plane from Palmerston to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$53.51
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$50.97
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66
Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
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 Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
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 Whanganui to Wānaka?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Wānaka is to bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $293.48 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Wānaka is to fly and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $130.43 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Wānaka?

The distance between Whanganui and Wānaka is 840 km.

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

The best way to get from Whanganui to Wānaka without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 24h 52m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Whanganui to Wānaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Whanganui and Wānaka?

It is currently 02:44 at both, Whanganui and Wānaka.

Where can I stay near Wānaka?

There are 595+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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