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How to get fromDunedin to Mount Cookby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Mount Cook by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DUD - WLG
    3h 11m
    $307–937

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    18h 11m
    $164–280

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    19h 23m
    $381–758

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    12h 10m
    $329–419

Dunedin to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Mount Cook.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 670.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG) 4 times a day.

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