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How to get fromGreymouth to Milford Soundby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Greymouth to Milford Sound by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus
    19h 28m
    $313–450

  2. Drive 797.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greymouth to Milford Soundcar car 797.9 km
    9h 15m
    $235–339

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    14h 50m
    $763–850

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Franz Josef / Waiau to Queenstownshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus
    22h 19m
    $363–540

  5. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    14h 41m
    $814–953

  6. Fly from Hokitika, fly

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HKK - ZQN
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    7h 54m
    $661–1,182

Greymouth to Milford Sound by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 28m

What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Greymouth to Milford Sound via Franz Josef, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Milford Sound in around 19h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greymouth to Milford Sound via Hokitika, Hokitika (HKK), Queenstown Airport, and Milford Sound Airport in around 7h 54m.

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