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

The cheapest way to get from Fairlie to Mount Cook is to bus and car ferry which costs $75 - $650 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairlie to Mount Cook is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $260 - $750.

How far is it from Fairlie to Mount Cook?

The distance between Fairlie and Mount Cook is 502 km.

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

The best way to get from Fairlie to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 14h 38m and costs $75 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Fairlie to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 480+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Fairlie to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Fairlie to Mount Cook by taxi, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Fairlie to Timaru (TIU)taxi
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
2h 23m
$265–730
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fairlie to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
14h 38m
$76–624
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Fairlie to Rollestonbus
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
15h 26m
$386–1,135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Fairlie to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
9h 52m
$218–662
Bus, train, car ferry via Rangiora
1. Take the bus from Fairlie to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
15h 51m
$304–1,102

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

13Weekly Services

14h 38mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairlie to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 501.5 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairlie to Mount Cook. However, you can take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairlie to Taranaki Street via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop A in around 14h 38m.

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