What is the cheapest way to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook is to drive and car ferry which costs $280 - $360 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $140 - $600.

How far is it from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook?

The distance between Franz Josef Glacier and Mount Cook is 494 km.

How do I travel from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 18h 51m and costs $230 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 483+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

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Bus, fly
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1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus
2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG)plane HKK - WLG
7h 7m
$144–584
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
3. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
4. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
18h 51m
$235–382
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
4. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
21h 27m
$703–1,116
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
9h 48m
$282–351

Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

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18h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 493.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Franz Josef Glacier to Mount Cook. However, you can take the bus to Hokitika, walk to Hokitika (HKK) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franz Josef to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Greymouth, Nelson, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 18h 51m.

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