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How to get fromOamaru to Franz Josef / Waiauby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Franz Josef / Waiau by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    13h 13m
    $144–278

  2. Drive 502.8 km

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Franz Josef / Waiaucar car 502.8 km
    5h 45m
    $148–213

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    17h 10m
    $299–333

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    13h 28m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Franz Josefbus bus
    15h 51m
    $253–365

Oamaru to Franz Josef / Waiau by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Oamaru to Franz Josef / Waiau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 627.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Franz Josef via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 13h 13m.

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