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

The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook is to fly which costs $80 - $420 and takes 1h 59m.

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 1h 59m and costs $80 - $420.

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 28m and costs $70 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Blenheim to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 465+ 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)BHE - WLG
1h 59m
$84–411
Car ferry via Blenheim
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to WellingtonPicton
5h 28m
$71–488
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to WellingtonPicton
3h 58m
$75–455
Fly from Picton
1. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)PCN - WLG
2h 19m
$84–272
Car ferry via Blenheim #2
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to WellingtonPicton
5h 30m
$123–963

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

20Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest 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: 1h 59m

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 $65–440 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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