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

The cheapest way to get from Milford Sound to Kaikōura is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Milford Sound to Kaikōura is to fly and train which takes 10h 22m and costs $900 - $2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Milford Sound and Kaikōura?

No, there is no direct bus from Milford Sound to Kaikōura. However, there are services departing from Milford Sound and arriving at Kaikoura via Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston and Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Milford Sound to Kaikōura?

The distance between Milford Sound and Kaikōura is 944 km. The road distance is 929.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milford Sound to Kaikōura without a car is to bus via Rolleston which takes 17h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 29m to get from Milford Sound to Kaikōura, including transfers.

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

Milford Sound to Kaikōura bus services, operated by RealNZ, depart from Milford Sound station.

Where does the Milford Sound to Kaikōura bus arrive?

Milford Sound to Kaikōura bus services, operated by RealNZ, arrive at Frankton Bus Shelter station.

Can I drive from Milford Sound to Kaikōura?

Yes, the driving distance between Milford Sound to Kaikōura is 929 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Milford Sound to Kaikōura.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milford Sound to Kaikōura?

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Where can I stay near Kaikōura?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kaikōura.

Milford Sound to Kaikōura - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Milford Sound to Kaikōura by bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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Bus via Rolleston
best
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus
17h 29m
Drive 929.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Milford Sound to Kaikōuracar 929.3 km
11h
$269–388
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain
14h 41m
$776–1,285
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to 43 Camp Street, Queenstown CBDbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Christchurchshuttle
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus
23h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus
17h 42m
Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ZQN - CHC
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus
7h 13m
Fly to Queenstown Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
3. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain
10h 22m
$919–1,940

Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airport flights

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Distance: 944.3 km
Duration: 17h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Kaikoura via Milford Sound, Frankton Bus Interchange, Rolleston, Bus Interchange, and Christchurch in around 17h 29m.

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