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How to get fromTe Anau to Brisbaneby bus, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Te Anau to Brisbane by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ZQN - BNE
    8h 46m
    $435–813

  2. Bus, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane ZQN - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    10h 25m
    $348–689

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,580.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Te Anau, New Zealand and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Te Anau to Brisbane. However, you can take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, walk to Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, take the line 1 bus to Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central station, platform 1. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, walk to Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, take the line 1 bus to Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, then take the train to Central station, platform 3.

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