What is the cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook is to car ferry which costs $70 - $140 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook is to fly which takes 2h and costs $80 - $300.

How far is it from Blenheim to Mount Cook?

The distance between Blenheim and Mount Cook is 96 km.

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

The best way to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook without a car is to car ferry via Blenheim which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 474+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Blenheim to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook by plane or car ferry

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

Fly from Woodbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
2h
$84–291
Car ferry via Blenheim #2
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 30m
$71–168
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
3h 58m
$74–134
Fly from Picton
1. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane PCN - WLG
2h 20m
$84–372
Car ferry via Blenheim
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 30m
$123–643

Blenheim to Mount Cook by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 95.7 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

Sounds Air and Air New Zealand fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries operates a car ferry from Picton to Wellington 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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