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

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

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  1. Fly to Timaru, drive

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Twizelcar car
    4h 38m
    $123–571

  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 Twizelbus bus
    16h 25m
    $240–324

  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 Twizelbus bus
    17h 14m
    $442–822

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Twizelcar car
    10h 57m
    $309–399

  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 Twizelbus bus
    6h 59m
    $198–931

Wellington to Twizel by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Twizel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 602.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Twizel. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Twizel. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Twizel via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 16h 25m.

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