There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru by plane, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ZQN - CHC
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus
5h 22mDrive 323.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Queenstown-Airport-ZQN to Timarucar 323.4 km
3h 46m$94–136Bus
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus Queenstown - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
10h 18mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Timaru323.4 km
3h 46m
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Timaru via Frankton Bus Interchange and Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Timaru is 511 km. The road distance is 323.4 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru, including transfers.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru.
There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Airport to Timaru via Frankton Bus Interchange and Dunedin in around 10h 18m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rolleston to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Timaru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.