There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus Queenstown - Milford Sound
3h 8m$80–110Drive 164.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anaucar 164.6 km
1h 54m$48–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Te Anau164.6 km
1h 54mBus via Info & Track Queenstown
- Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te Anaubus Queenstown-Te Anau
3h 47m$78
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Te Anau via Frankton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Te Anau is 166 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau, including transfers.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Te Anau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Te Anau.
There are 179+ hotels available in Te Anau.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Te Anau, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anau once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $70–100
- Flexi
- $75–600
- Phone
- +64 3 442 9708
- [email protected]
- Website
- infotrack.co.nz
Bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te Anau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $68
- Schedules at
- infotrack.co.nz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Te Anau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Te Anau. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



