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How to get fromPicton to Mount Cook Villageby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Picton to Mount Cook Village by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    12h 22m
    $131–223

  2. Train, bus via Tekapo

    1. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tekapo to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    13h 32m

  3. Drive 657.8 km

    1. Drive from Picton to Mount Cook Villagecar car 657.8 km
    7h 56m
    $190–274

  4. Fly to Timaru, drive

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane BHE - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Mount Cook Villagecar car
    9h 32m
    $163–747

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    13h 10m
    $357–692

  6. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour, bus

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Tekapo to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus
    11h 7m
    $424–805

  7. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Mount Cook Villageshuttle bus Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour
    13h 55m
    $181–293

Picton to Mount Cook Village by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 668.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Mount Cook Village, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Picton to Haka House Mt Cook via Christchurch in around 12h 22m.

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