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How to get fromFranz Josef Glacier to Wellingtonby bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HKK - WLG
    7h 9m
    $144–585

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    18h 21m
    $233–373

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    21h 2m
    $701–1,108

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    9h 43m
    $278–345

Franz Josef Glacier to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Franz Josef Glacier to Wellington. 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 Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franz Josef to Wellington via Greymouth, Nelson, Picton, and Picton in around 18h 21m.

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