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How to get fromFranz Josef Glacier to Lake Mathesonby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Lake Matheson by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Fox Glacierbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef / ...
    39 min
    $43–57
  2. Drive 28.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Lake Mathesoncar car 28.8 km
    22 min
    $9–12
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franz Josef Glacier to Lake Mathesontaxi taxi 28.8 km
    22 min
    $80–100

Questions & Answers

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

GreatSights operates a bus from Franz Josef to Fox Glacier twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 34 min.

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