There are 5 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Cardrona Hotelbus Queenstown to Wanaka
- Take the taxi from Cardrona Hotel to Cardrona Alpine Resorttaxi
1h 12mDrive 45.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Queenstown-Airport-ZQN to Cardrona Alpine Resortcar 45.9 km
1h$14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Cardrona Alpine Resort45.9 km
1hTaxi
- Take the taxi from Queenstown-Airport-ZQN to Cardrona Alpine Resorttaxi 45.9 km
1h$180–230Line 2 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Hub to Centennial Ave, opposite Jack Reid Parkbus 2 / ...
- Take the taxi from Centennial Ave, opposite Jack Reid Park to Cardrona Alpine Resorttaxi
1h 30m$170–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort is to drive which takes 1h and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Cardrona Alpine Resort is 53 km. The road distance is 45.9 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort is 46 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort.
There are 428+ hotels available in Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Cardrona Alpine Resort. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona Alpine Resort. However, you can take the bus to Cardrona Hotel then take the taxi to Cardrona Alpine Resort. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Queenstown-ZQN to Cardrona Alpine Resort on demand, and the journey takes 1h.
- [email protected]
- Website
- skydrive.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Cardrona Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- skydrive.co.nz
- Book at
- ritchies-queenstown.zaui.net
- Phone
- +64 800 474 082
- [email protected]
- Website
- Otago Regional Council
Bus from Frankton Bus Hub to Centennial Ave, opposite Jack Reid Park
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- Otago Regional Council
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Cardrona Alpine Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $60–230
Wana Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 926 282
- Website
- wanataxi.co.nz
Yello! Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 443 5555
- Website
- yello.co.nz
Blue Bubble Taxi
- Phone
- +64 3 450 3000
- Website
- queenstowntaxis.com
Green Cabs Queenstown
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Blue Bubble Taxi
- Phone
- +64 3 450 3000
- Website
- queenstowntaxis.com
Green Cabs Queenstown
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
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