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How to get fromMethven to Milford Soundby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Methven to Milford Sound by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    13h 44m
    $359–491

  2. Drive 687.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Methven to Milford Soundcar car 687.7 km
    7h 59m
    $201–290

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rakaia to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    9h 27m
    $702–804

  4. Shuttle, Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus
    21h 39m
    $490–583

Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Methven to Milford Sound.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 709.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Methven, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Methven to Milford Sound via Ashburton, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Milford Sound in around 13h 44m.

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