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How to get fromWellington to Franz Josef Glacierby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Franz Josef Glacier by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Hokitika, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus bus
    7h 22m
    $133–546

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    18h 19m
    $162–326

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josefbus bus
    20h 56m
    $698–1,108

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Franz Josef Glaciercar car
    9h 43m
    $278–358

  5. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Franz Josefbus bus
    11h 55m
    $258–921

  6. Fly to Timaru, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Franz Josef Glaciercar car
    8h 6m
    $203–641

  7. Car ferry, bus, Tour

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Franz Josefshuttle bus
    23h 32m
    $429–473

Wellington to Franz Josef Glacier by ferry and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Franz Josef Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, then take the bus to Franz Josef. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wellington - Central to Franz Josef via Picton, Picton, Nelson, and Greymouth in around 18h 19m.

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