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How to get fromBrisbane to Queenstownby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Brisbane to Queenstown by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BNE - ZQN
    6h 18m
    $451–839

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OOL - ZQN
    7h 56m
    $342–762

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,422.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Queenstown, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) every 4 hours.

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