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How to get fromQueenstown to Timaruby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Queenstown to Timaru by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Drive from Lake Ohau Turn-off to Timarucar car
    4h 56m

  2. Drive 329.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queenstown to Timarucar car 329.2 km
    3h 51m
    $97–140

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ZQN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    6h 41m

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queenstown to Timaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 359.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Queenstown to Timaru. However, you can take the bus to Lake Ohau Turn-off then drive to Timaru. Alternatively, you can drive from Queenstown to Timaru in around 3h 51m.

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