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How to get fromMount Cook to Queenstownby plane, car ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Cook to Queenstown by plane, car ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    3h 14m
    $128–771

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus
    20h 58m
    $311–429

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Queenstowncar car
    13h 20m
    $360–480

  4. Car ferry, bus, Tour

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus
    25h 59m
    $511–560

  5. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Queenstownbus bus
    21h 53m
    $532–928

Mount Cook to Queenstown by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration20h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Queenstown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 655.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand and Queenstown, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) 4 times a day.

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