There are 2 ways to get from Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) by bus or car
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Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Te Anau and arriving at Milford Sound. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Te Anau and Milford Sound (Water) is 119 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.
The best way to get from Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $55 - $80.
The bus from Te Anau to Milford Sound takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Te Anau station.
Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Milford Sound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water) is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound (Water).
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What companies run services between Te Anau, New Zealand and Milford Sound (Water), New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Te Anau to Milford Sound once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $55–80
- Flexi
- $55–410
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