There are 3 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui by bus, rideshare, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Raes Junction via Frankton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Tapanui is 191 km. The road distance is 181 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui, including transfers.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Raes Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tapanui.
There are three+ hotels available in Tapanui.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Tapanui, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Raes Junction once daily. Tickets cost $16–50 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Raes Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Tapanui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Tapanui. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.