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How to get fromPicton to Arrowtownby plane, bus, car, shuttle, car ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Picton to Arrowtown by plane, bus, car, shuttle, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane BHE - ZQN
    6h 57m
    $306–911

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    15h 16m
    $181–293

  3. Drive 797.2 km

    1. Drive from Picton to Arrowtowncar car 797.2 km
    9h 33m
    $230–331

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstownshuttle bus Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour
    20h 48m
    $388–433

  5. Car ferry to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    7h 46m
    $266–910

  6. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane NSN - ZQN
    8h 14m
    $329–980

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    16h 4m
    $407–762

Picton to Arrowtown by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Arrowtown, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Picton to Arrowtown via Christchurch and Frankton Bus Hub in around 15h 16m.

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