What is the cheapest way to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook is to bus and car ferry which costs $150 - $370 and takes 19h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $140 - $650.

How far is it from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook?

The distance between Fox Glacier and Mount Cook is 517 km.

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

The best way to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and shuttle and car ferry which takes 16h 52m and costs $330 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 477+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Fox Glacier to Mount Cook - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook by bus, plane, shuttle, car ferry, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Hokitikabus
2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG)plane HKK - WLG
7h 43m
$142–603
Bus, shuttle, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Kumara Junctionbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Westportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle
4. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 52m
$331–952
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Fox Glacier to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 5m
$223–349
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouthbus
2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
3. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
4. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
19h 35m
$156–365

Fox Glacier to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

5Weekly Services

19h 35mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 517.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook. However, you can take the bus to Hokitika, walk to Hokitika (HKK) 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 Fox Glacier to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Kumara Junction, Kumara Junction, Westport, Westport, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 16h 52m.

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