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How to get fromWānaka to Milford Soundby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wānaka to Milford Sound by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    3h 2m
    $585

  2. Drive 343.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wānaka to Milford Soundcar car 343.7 km
    4h 4m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Frankton Bus Hubbus bus Wanaka to Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    8h
    $139–203

Wānaka to Milford Sound by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wanaka lakefront to Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange and Milford Sound in around 8h.

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