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How to get fromTimaru to Franz Josef / Waiauby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Timaru to Franz Josef / Waiau by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Franz Josefbus bus
    12h 3m

  2. Drive 451.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Franz Josef / Waiaucar car 451.4 km
    5h 25m
    $132–191

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour
    16h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    12h 18m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Franz Josef / Waiau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 542.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Timaru to Franz Josef via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 12h 3m.

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