There are 2 ways to get from Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier by bus or car
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Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $60 - $95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Makarora and arriving at Franz Josef. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Makarora and Franz Josef Glacier is 222 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $120.
The bus from Makarora to Franz Josef takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Makarora station.
Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Franz Josef station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier.
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What companies run services between Makarora, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Makarora to Franz Josef once daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Makarora to Franz Josef
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $85–120
- Flexi
- $100–800
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