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How to get fromFranz Josef / Waiau to Timaruby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Timaru by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus
    12h 9m

  2. Drive 451.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Timarucar car 451.5 km
    5h 25m
    $132–191

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    12h 17m

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Haka House Mt Cookcar car
    2. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Ashburtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ashburton to Timarubus bus
    11h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Timaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 542.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Franz Josef to Timaru via Kumara Junction and Christchurch in around 12h 9m.

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