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How to get fromSydney to Te Anauby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Te Anau by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    8h 37m
    $452–987

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Invercargill, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane SYD - IVC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anaushuttle bus
    11h 53m
    $313–1,003

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane OAG - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    11h 37m
    $375–1,289

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,119.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Te Anau, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Te Anau. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Te Anau. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Invercargill, then take the shuttle to Te Anau.

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