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How to get fromFranz Josef Glacier to Milford Soundby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    14h 54m
    $242–343

  2. Drive 625.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Milford Soundcar car 625.5 km
    7h 13m
    $180–260

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    10h 16m
    $692–743

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Franz Josef / Waiau to Queenstownshuttle bus Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown-Milford Sound
    17h 45m
    $290–440

Franz Josef Glacier to Milford Sound by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Milford Sound.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 675.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

What companies run services between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Franz Josef to Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange and Milford Sound in around 14h 54m.

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