Rome2Rio

How to get fromFranz Josef / Waiau to Marlborough Soundsby bus, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Marlborough Sounds

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Marlborough Sounds by bus, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    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 Pictonshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    13h 18m
    $477–1,087

  2. Drive 583.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Marlborough Soundscar car 583.5 km
    8h 15m
    $169–244

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    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 taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    18h 50m
    $793–1,260

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

    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 Havelockbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Havelock to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    12h 2m
    $370–993

  5. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    16h 10m
    $325–525

  6. Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    15h 30m
    $458–1,165

Hokitika (HKK) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Marlborough Sounds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 639.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Franz Josef / Waiau to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the bus to Kumara Junction, walk to Kumara Junction, take the shuttle to Westport, walk to Westport, take the shuttle to Picton, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, take the train to Christchurch, take the train to Picton, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.