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How to get fromInvercargill to Milford Sound (Water)by bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Invercargill to Milford Sound (Water) by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    5h 2m
    $605–625

  2. Drive 271.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Invercargill to Milford Sound (Water)car car 271.8 km
    3h 14m
    $80–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown-Milford Sound
    8h 56m
    $155–225

  4. Bus via Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    9h 53m
    $165–235

Invercargill to Milford Sound (Water) by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Invercargill to Milford Sound (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Milford Sound (Water), New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Milford Sound via Queenstown and Info & Track Queenstown in around 8h 56m.

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