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How to get fromFranz Josef / Waiau to Mount Cookby bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Mount Cook 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 7m
    $144–584

  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 car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    18h 51m
    $235–382

  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 car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    21h 27m
    $703–1,116

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    9h 48m
    $282–351

Franz Josef / Waiau to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Franz Josef / Waiau to Mount Cook. 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 Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franz Josef to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Greymouth, Nelson, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 18h 51m.

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