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How to get fromArthur’s Pass to Milford Soundby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Milford Sound by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus
    16h 59m
    $278–445

  2. Drive 801.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Milford Soundcar car 801.6 km
    9h 22m
    $236–341

  3. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    12h 21m
    $728–845

  4. Train, bus via Franz Josef

    1. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus
    22h 48m
    $445–619

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    13h 11m
    $772–898

  6. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    5h 38m
    $807–1,269

  7. Bus to Hokitika, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HKK - ZQN
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    8h 7m

Arthur’s Pass to Milford Sound by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 854.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 59m

What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Arthur’s Pass to Milford Sound. However, you can take the train to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, take the bus to Milford Sound, then walk to Milford Sound. Alternatively, you can drive from Arthur’s Pass to Milford Sound in around 9h 22m.

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