There are 2 ways to get from Wānaka to Owaka by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Owaka is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Owaka is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Wānaka and Owaka is 270 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Wānaka to Owaka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Owaka is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Wānaka to Owaka.
There are 25+ hotels available in Owaka.
What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Owaka, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Wānaka to Owaka. However, you can take the bus to Cromwell, take the bus to Lawrence, then drive to Owaka. Alternatively, you can drive from Wānaka to Owaka in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $35–50
- Flexi
- $24–190
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Cromwell to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- InterCity
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