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How to get fromOamaru to Milford Soundby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Milford Sound by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Otago Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus
    13h 48m

  2. Drive 515.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Milford Soundcar car 515.8 km
    6h 17m
    $151–218

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    9h 9m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus
    14h 32m
    $233–345

  5. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    10h 39m
    $683–745

Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airport flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 680.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Milford Sound via Otago University, Frankton Bus Interchange, and Milford Sound in around 13h 48m.

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