There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Mount Cook by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
2h 53m$93–356Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 43m$366–668Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 46m$147–213Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
- Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 48m$235–282
Christchurch to Mount Cook by train, foot, car ferry, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Mount Cook is to fly which costs $90 - $360 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Mount Cook is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $90 - $360.
The distance between Christchurch and Mount Cook is 324 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Mount Cook without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 43m and costs $360 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Christchurch to Mount Cook, including transfers.
There are 480+ hotels available in Mount Cook.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) hourly.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington via Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–529
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $529
- Scenic
- $230–280
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 844 844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Car ferry from Picton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $131
- Website
- Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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