Rome2Rio

How to get fromNapier to Milford Soundby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Milford Sound

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane NPE - ZQN
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    5h 7m
    $665–1,244

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Milford Soundcar car
    20h 8m
    $585–831

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane PMR - ZQN
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    10h 29m

  4. Fly Napier Hastings Airport Heliport to Dunedin, bus, fly

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane NPE - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    10h 58m
    $753–1,636

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Napier to Milford Sound.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 986.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a flight from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Milford Sound via Queenstown Airport and Milford Sound Airport in around 5h 7m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.