What is the cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika?

The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika is to bus which costs $300 - $440 and takes 16h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika?

The fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $600 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Milford Sound and Hokitika?

No, there is no direct bus from Milford Sound to Hokitika. However, there are services departing from Milford Sound and arriving at Hokitika via Frankton Bus Interchange and Franz Josef. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

How far is it from Milford Sound to Hokitika?

The distance between Milford Sound and Hokitika is 810 km.

How do I travel from Milford Sound to Hokitika without a car?

The best way to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika without a car is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $300 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika?

It takes approximately 16h 34m to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milford Sound to Hokitika bus from?

Milford Sound to Hokitika bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Milford Sound station.

Bus or fly from Milford Sound to Hokitika?

The best way to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $300 - $440. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Milford Sound to Hokitika bus arrive?

Milford Sound to Hokitika bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Frankton Bus Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Hokitika?

There are 87+ hotels available in Hokitika.

Milford Sound to Hokitika - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from Milford Sound to Hokitika by bus, plane, or shuttle

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1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus
16h 34m
$308–432
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus
13h 19m
$739–835
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Franz Josef / Waiaushuttle
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus
21h 45m
$602–667
Bus via Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus
3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus
17h 17m
$492–577
Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Hokitika
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane ZQN - HKK
7h 25m
$629–1,190

Milford Sound to Hokitika by bus

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16h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 809.5 km
Duration: 16h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Milford Sound to Hokitika via Frankton Bus Interchange and Franz Josef in around 16h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a flight from Milford Sound Airport to Hokitika (HKK) via Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in around 7h 25m.

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