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How to get fromFranz Josef / Waiau to Blenheimby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Blenheim by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    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 Blenheimbus bus
    13h 10m
    $105–245

  2. Bus, train

    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 Blenheimtrain train
    15h 55m
    $553–980

  3. Drive 495.8 km

    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Blenheimcar car 495.8 km
    5h 54m
    $143–206

  4. Bus to Hokitika, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane HKK - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    10h 15m
    $170–743

  5. Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    12h 30m
    $238–884

  6. Bus, shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    12h 39m
    $352–737

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Blenheimshuttle bus
    10h 23m
    $247–767

Franz Josef / Waiau to Blenheim by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand and Blenheim, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Franz Josef to Blenheim via Greymouth and Nelson in around 13h 10m.

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