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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef 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 Franz Josefbus bus
    11h 8m
    $175–285

  2. Drive 386.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef Glaciercar car 386.8 km
    4h 33m
    $112–161

  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 Franz Josefbus bus
    8h 6m
    $155–560

  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
    15h 5m
    $330–340

Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef Glacier by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 513.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 11h 8m.

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