There are 3 ways to get from Milford Sound to Catlins River by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Waiholabus
- Take the bus from Waihola to Clintonbus
11h 31m$271–382Drive 307.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Milford Sound to Catlins Rivercar 307.8 km
4h 18m$90–130Bus via Milton
- Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus
- Take the bus from Queenstown to Miltonbus
- Take the bus from Milton to Clintonbus
12h 56m$454–527
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Catlins River is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Catlins River is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Milford Sound to Catlins River. However, there are services departing from Milford Sound and arriving at Clinton via Frankton Bus Interchange and Waihola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Milford Sound and Catlins River is 621 km. The road distance is 307.8 km.
The best way to get from Milford Sound to Catlins River without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $270 - $390.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Milford Sound to Catlins River, including transfers.
Milford Sound to Catlins River bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Milford Sound station.
Milford Sound to Catlins River bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milford Sound to Catlins River is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Milford Sound to Catlins River.
There are one+ hotels available in Catlins River.
What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Catlins River, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Catlins River via Milford Sound, Frankton Bus Interchange, Waihola, and Clinton in around 11h 31m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $100–150
- Flexi
- $130–1,000
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Waihola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waihola to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Milton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Milton to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Waihola to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Milton to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- 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
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