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How to get fromLake Wānaka to Lake Brunnerby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Wānaka to Lake Brunner by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Rollestonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rolleston to Moanatrain train
    12h 40m
    $257–418

  2. Drive 493.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wānaka to Moanacar car 493.4 km
    5h 42m
    $142–205

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Moanatrain train
    8h 30m
    $400–905

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Wānaka to Franz Josef / Waiaushuttle bus Wanaka to Franz Josef Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    14h 55m
    $400–500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Franz Josefbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    13h
    $258–357

Lake Wānaka to Lake Brunner by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 627.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Lake Wānaka, New Zealand and Lake Brunner, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wanaka to Moana via Franz Josef, Greymouth, and Greymouth in around 13h.

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