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How to get fromChristchurch to Milford Soundby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Milford Sound by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    14h 34m
    $269–380

  2. Drive 755.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Milford Soundcar car 755.4 km
    8h 47m
    $221–319

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    9h 56m
    $719–780

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown-Milford Sound
    18h 45m
    $470–520

Christchurch to Milford Sound by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 761.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 34m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange and Milford Sound in around 14h 34m.

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