What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $600 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village is to fly and drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $150 - $600.

How far is it from Auckland to Mount Cook Village?

The distance between Auckland and Mount Cook Village is 1096 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Mount Cook Village without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 29h 13m and costs $190 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook Village?

There are six+ hotels available in Mount Cook Village.

Auckland to Mount Cook Village - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car

There are 8 ways to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village by plane, car, bus, car ferry, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Timaru, drive
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)AKL - TIU
2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Mount Cook Village
7h 48m
$154–592
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Haka House Mt Cook
29h 13m
$195–789
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Mount Cook Village
18h 41m
$446–1,006
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)AKL - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Haka House Mt Cook
8h 40m
$214–652
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)AKL - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
3. Take the bus from Tekapo to Haka House Mt Cook
10h 13m
$289–597
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)AKL - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwell
3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Haka House Mt Cook
11h 41m
$204–562
Train, car ferry, drive, bus via Whataroa
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouth
5. Take the bus from Greymouth to Whataroa
6. Drive from Whataroa to Mount Cook Village
33h 25m
$575–1,189
Train, car ferry, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouth
5. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacier
6. Drive from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook Village
34h 8m
$575–1,189

Auckland to Mount Cook Village by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

29h 13mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Mount Cook Village.

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Distance: 1,096 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Mount Cook Village, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Mount Cook Village. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Mount Cook Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Haka House Mt Cook via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 29h 13m.

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