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

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There are 4 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Methven by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Methventaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $493–650

  2. Drive 349.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Methvencar car 349.4 km
    4h 6m
    $103–148

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    6h 52m
    $131–573

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    11h 33m
    $157–297

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Methven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Franz Josef / Waiau to Methven. However, you can take the bus to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, take the train to Springfield, then take the taxi to Methven. Alternatively, you can drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Methven in around 4h 6m.

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