There are 3 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton by bus or car
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
- Drive from Barrytown to Reeftoncar
6h 34m$102–145Drive 249.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reeftoncar 249.7 km
2h 56m$74–106Bus, drive via Punakaiki Resort
- Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus
- Drive from Punakaiki Resort to Reeftoncar
6h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Franz Josef / Waiau and Reefton is 302 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton.
There are 16+ hotels available in Reefton.
What companies run services between Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand and Reefton, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton. However, you can take the bus to Greymouth, take the bus to Barrytown, then drive to Reefton. Alternatively, you can drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Reefton in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $70–100
- Flexi
- $80–600
Bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $70–100
- Flexi
- $80–600
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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