How far is it from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka?

The distance between Franz Josef Glacier and Motueka is 555 km.

How do I travel from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka without a car?

The best way to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka without a car is to travel and bus via Millers Acre which takes 12h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka?

It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Motueka?

There are 228+ hotels available in Motueka.

Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka - 6 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka by unknown, bus, or plane

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

Travel, bus via Millers Acre
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1. Walk from Franz Josef Glacier to Franz Josef
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel5
12h 52m
Travel to Timaru, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Walk from Franz Josef Glacier to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TIU - NSN
3. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
8h 57m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Franz Josef Glacier to Franz Josef
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmond
4. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Motueka i-Site
18h 15m
Travel, bus to Hokitika, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Walk from Franz Josef Glacier to Franz Josef
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Hokitika
3. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Nelson Airport (NSN)HKK - NSN
4. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
9h 49m
Travel to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Walk from Franz Josef Glacier to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)TIU - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
11h 32m
Travel, bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Walk from Franz Josef Glacier to Haka House Mt Cook
2. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurch
3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)CHC - NSN
4. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
11h 29m

Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

22Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.1 km
Duration: 12h 52m

What companies run services between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Franz Josef Glacier to Motueka. However, you can travel to Franz Josef, take the bus to Greymouth, take the bus to Nelson, walk to Millers Acre, then take the bus to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel. Alternatively, you can travel to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA, then take the bus to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel.

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