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How to get fromWellington to Cromwellby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Cromwell by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Cromwellbus bus
    4h 54m
    $153–821

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Cromwellbus bus
    18h 25m
    $290–394

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Cromwellbus bus
    19h 14m
    $511–892

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Cromwellcar car
    12h 31m
    $339–449

  5. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwellbus bus
    6h 56m
    $297–961

Wellington to Cromwell by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Cromwell, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Cromwell. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Cromwell. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Cromwell via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 18h 25m.

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