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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Fox Glacierby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Fox Glacier by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Fox Glacierbus bus
    11h 44m
    $185–300

  2. Drive 410 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Fox Glaciercar car 410 km
    4h 49m
    $120–173

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Take the bus from Hokitika to Fox Glacierbus bus
    8h 42m
    $165–570

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    16h 39m
    $355–380

Hanmer Springs to Fox Glacier by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 536.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Fox Glacier, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Fox Glacier via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 11h 44m.

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