What is the cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook is to drive and car ferry which costs $180 - $210 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $210 - $1,200.

How far is it from Kaikōura to Mount Cook?

The distance between Kaikōura and Mount Cook is 259 km.

How do I travel from Kaikōura to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 491+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Kaikōura to Mount Cook - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kaikōura to Mount Cook by car, car ferry, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Kaikōura to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 30m
$180–202
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
6h 6m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 16m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 43m
$258–668
Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Blenheimtrain
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
5h 10m
$217–1,190
Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Nelsonshuttle
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
6h 37m
$231–886

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Mount Cook. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Mount Cook. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A.

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