There are 2 ways to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau by bus, busferry, or car
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Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau by bus and busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau. However, there are services departing from Milford Sound and arriving at Glade Wharf via 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Milford Sound (Water) and Lake Te Anau is 400 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau without a car is to Bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 45m and costs $584.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau, including transfers.
Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau bus services, operated by RealNZ, depart from Milford Sound station.
Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau bus services, operated by RealNZ, arrive at 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau.
There are 112+ hotels available in Lake Te Anau.
What companies run services between Milford Sound (Water), New Zealand and Lake Te Anau, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Milford Sound (Water) to Lake Te Anau. However, you can take the bus to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD then take the vehicle to Glade Wharf. Alternatively, you can drive from Milford Sound (Water) to Te Anau in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 3 249 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- realnz.com
Bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $292
- Schedules at
- realnz.com
Busferry from 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBD to Glade Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $292
- Schedules at
- realnz.com
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