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How to get fromMilford Sound to Wānakaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Milford Sound to Wānaka by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Medical Centre Wanakabus bus
    2h 52m
    $575–586

  2. Drive 343.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milford Sound to Wānakacar car 343.8 km
    4h 4m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Hub to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus Queenstown to Wanaka
    6h 14m
    $143–202

  4. Bus via Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

    1. Take the bus from Milford Sound to Frankton Bus Shelterbus bus To Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Hub to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus Queenstown to Wanaka
    6h 57m
    $327–347

Milford Sound to Wānaka by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milford Sound to Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Wanaka lakefront via Milford Sound and Frankton Bus Hub in around 6h 14m.

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