There are 2 ways to get from Invercargill to Wānaka by bus or car
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Invercargill to Wānaka by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Invercargill to Wānaka is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Invercargill to Wānaka is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Invercargill to Wānaka. However, there are services departing from Invercargill and arriving at Medical Centre Wanaka via Upper Stanley St and Frankton Bus Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Invercargill and Wānaka is 253 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.
The best way to get from Invercargill to Wānaka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Invercargill to Wānaka, including transfers.
Invercargill to Wānaka bus services, operated by Catch-A-Bus South, depart from Invercargill station.
Invercargill to Wānaka bus services, operated by Catch-A-Bus South, arrive at Queenstown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Invercargill to Wānaka is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Invercargill to Wānaka.
There are 770+ hotels available in Wānaka.
What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Wānaka, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Invercargill to Medical Centre Wanaka via Queenstown, Upper Stanley St, Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, and Frankton Bus Hub in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Invercargill to Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
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