There are 3 ways to get from Arrowtown to Milford Sound by bus, plane, or car
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Line 2 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Malaghans Road, towards Frankton to Frankton Bus Hubbus
- Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
2h 16m$560Drive 295.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arrowtown to Milford Soundcar 295.1 km
3h 30m$87–125Bus
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus Queenstown - Milford Sound
6h 57m$110–160
Arrowtown to Milford Sound by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arrowtown to Milford Sound is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arrowtown to Milford Sound is to line 2 bus and fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $560.
No, there is no direct bus from Arrowtown to Milford Sound. However, there are services departing from Ramshaw Lane, 47 and arriving at Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Arrowtown and Milford Sound is 90 km. The road distance is 295.1 km.
The best way to get from Arrowtown to Milford Sound without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Arrowtown to Milford Sound, including transfers.
Arrowtown to Milford Sound bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Arrowtown to Milford Sound bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Milford Sound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arrowtown to Milford Sound is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Arrowtown to Milford Sound.
There are two+ hotels available in Milford Sound.
What companies run services between Arrowtown, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Sound once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 800 474 082
- [email protected]
- Website
- orc.govt.nz
Bus from Malaghans Road, towards Frankton to Frankton Bus Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- https://www.orc.govt.nz/public-transport
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Sound
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $100–150
- Flexi
- $130–1,000
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