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How to get fromAshburton to Franz Josef Glacierby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ashburton to Franz Josef Glacier by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    10h 43m

  2. Drive 384 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashburton to Franz Josef Glaciercar car 384 km
    4h 33m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    14h 40m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 465.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Ashburton to Franz Josef via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 10h 43m.

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