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How to get fromFranz Josef Glacier to Oamaruby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Oamaru by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus via Christchurch

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    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    13h 24m
    $145–292

  2. Drive 503.1 km

    1. Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Oamarucar car 503.1 km
    5h 46m
    $148–213

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus bus
    13h 32m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus
    14h 44m

Franz Josef Glacier to Oamaru by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Oamaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 626.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Franz Josef to Oamaru via Kumara Junction and Christchurch in around 13h 24m.

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