How to get fromMotueka to Wānakaby bus, plane, car, train or shuttle

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Motueka to Wānaka by bus, plane, car, train, or shuttle

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

Bus to Nelson Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to 84 Rutherford Street outside Defence Careers
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)NSN - ZQN
3. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefront
8h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Motueka i-Site to Richmond Holiday Park
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josef
4. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
25h 40m
$195–345
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Motueka to Picton
2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Cromwell
4. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefront
18h 42m
$556–987
Drive 748 km
1. Drive from Motueka to Wānaka748 km
8h 39m
$228–329
Bus, bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from High Street near Woodlands Avenue to Millers Acre
2. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
3. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)BHE - ZQN
4. Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka lakefront
9h 55m
Bus via Millers Acre
1. Take the bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to Millers Acre5
2. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josef
4. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
20h 20m
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Motueka i-Site to Richmond Holiday Park
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Franz Josef
4. Take a shuttle bus from Franz Josef / Waiau to Wānaka
31h 14m
$345–485

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

65Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 673 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Wānaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Motueka Library Wallace Street to Wanaka via Millers Acre, Nelson, Greymouth, and Franz Josef in around 20h 20m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Wānaka, New Zealand

Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Wānaka.

Things to do in Wānaka

Wanaka(Opens in a new window)

Wanaka (Maori: Wānaka) is a popular ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. At the southern end of Lake Wanaka, it is at the start of the Clutha River and is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.

National Transport and Toy Museum(Opens in a new window)

The National Transport and Toy Museum in Wanaka, New Zealand is a museum with several buildings that display a range of collected items such as toys, models, cars, trucks, aircraft and motorbikes. It is located adjacent to the Wanaka Airport on State Highway 6.

Warbirds and Wheels(Opens in a new window)

Warbirds & Wheels in Wanaka, New Zealand is a museum displaying classic and vintage automobiles and motorcycles, focusing on the early 20th century, as well as military aircraft. It is located at Wanaka Airport on State Highway 6.

Cardrona Alpine Resort(Opens in a new window)

Cardrona Alpine Resort is an alpine resort in New Zealand's South Island. The ski field ranges from 1,260m to 1,860m. The distribution of slopes is 25% beginner, 25% intermediate, 30% advanced and 20% expert. There are 2 detachable quad chairlifts, 1 fixed-grip quad chairlifts, 1 detachable express chondola, 3 surface conveyor learner lifts and 1 platter lift to service the halfpipes and big air jump. Snowmaking supplements the 2.9m average annual snowfall. Freestyle Snowboarding and skiing are well catered for with 2 half pipes and 4 terrain parks. There is also a "high performance centre" which trains more advanced skiers and snowboarders. Families with infants and young children can use child care facilities provided in the Cardrona Nursey and Ski Kindy.

Places to stay in Wānaka

The Moorings Motel and Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

2 - Handsome and Sunkissed on the Doorstep to Wanaka(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Panorama Court(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Wanaka Luxury Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Motueka to Wānaka easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Motueka to Wānaka right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.

Wānaka to Queenstown New Zealand