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How to get fromInvercargill to Makaroraby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Invercargill to Makarora by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Makarorabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    7h 50m
    $135–185

  2. Drive  301.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Invercargill to Makaroracar car 301.4 km
    3h 33m
    $92–132

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane IVC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Makarorabus bus
    8h 4m
    $217–847

  4. Bus via Wānaka

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Hub to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wanaka to Makarorabus bus
    8h
    $165–225

Invercargill to Makarora by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Makarora, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Makarora via Queenstown and Queenstown in around 7h 50m.

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