How to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park by bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park by bus or car

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Bus  •  3h 55m

  1. Take the bus from Cromwell to Mount Cook Queenstown - Christchurch

$106 - $130

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Drive  •  2h 51m

  1. Drive from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 156.5 miles

$30 - $50

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The cheapest way to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 51m.

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The quickest way to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 51m.

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The distance between Arrowtown and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is 168 km. The road distance is 250.4 km.

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The best way to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $200.

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It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

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There are five+ hotels available in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
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  • Distance: 104.8 miles
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Arrowtown, New Zealand and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand?

GreatSights operates a bus from Arrowtown to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park once daily. Tickets cost $17 - $25 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

Bus operators
GreatSights
Website
greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Cromwell to Mount Cook
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$17 - $25
Schedules at
intercity.co.nz
Standard
$17 - $25
Flexi
$40 - $60

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