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How to get fromPunakaiki to Mount Cook Villageby shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Punakaiki to Mount Cook Village by shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cookbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    11h 5m
    $204–270

  2. Drive  514 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punakaiki to Mount Cook Villagecar car 514 km
    6h 1m
    $156–225

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacierbus bus
    3. Drive from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook Villagecar car
    10h 55m

  4. Bus, drive via Hokitika

    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Whataroabus bus
    3. Drive from Whataroa to Mount Cook Villagecar car
    10h 22m

Punakaiki to Mount Cook Village by shuttle and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Punakaiki to Mount Cook Village. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Haka House Mt Cook. Alternatively, you can drive from Punakaiki to Mount Cook Village in around 6h 1m.

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