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How to get fromMilford Sound to Christchurchby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Milford Sound to Christchurch by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Rolleston

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    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    13h 39m
    $131–250

  2. Drive 755.4 km

    1. Drive from Milford Sound to Christchurchcar car 755.4 km
    8h 47m
    $221–319

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus bus
    10h 34m
    $562–653

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus bus To Queenstown
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle bus Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
    19h 15m
    $582–692

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus bus To Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    13h 52m
    $452–522

  6. Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    3h 22m
    $734–1,195

Milford Sound to Christchurch by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Bus Interchange via Milford Sound, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Rolleston in around 13h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Hereford St near Colombo St via Milford Sound Airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Christchurch International Airport (CHC), and Christchurch International Airport in around 3h 22m.

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