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How to get fromQueenstown to Lake Brunnerby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Queenstown to Lake Brunner by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Moanatrain train TranzAlpine
    12h 10m
    $222–369

  2. Drive 560 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queenstown to Moanacar car 560 km
    6h 33m
    $161–233

  3. Fly, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Moanatrain train
    7h 34m
    $365–870

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Franz Josef / Waiaushuttle bus Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    18h 55m
    $400–500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Franz Josefbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    15h
    $294–406

Queenstown to Lake Brunner by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Queenstown to Lake Brunner.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 634.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Lake Brunner, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Queenstown to Moana via Franz Josef, Greymouth, and Greymouth in around 15h.

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