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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    16h 34m
    $308–432

  2. Drive 758.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milford Sound to Hokitikacar car 758.9 km
    8h 45m
    $223–322

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    13h 31m
    $739–835

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Franz Josef / Waiaushuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    21h 45m
    $602–667

  5. Bus via Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitikabus bus
    17h 17m
    $492–577

  6. Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Hokitika

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane ZQN - HKK
    7h 37m
    $624–1,140

Milford Sound to Hokitika by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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 vehicle from Milford Sound to Hokitika via Milford Sound, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Franz Josef in around 16h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Hokitika (HKK) via Milford Sound Airport and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in around 7h 37m.

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