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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Blenheim is to car ferry which costs $75 - $140 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Blenheim is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $80 - $300.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Blenheim?

The distance between Mount Cook and Blenheim is 132 km.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Mount Cook to Blenheim, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blenheim?

There are 121+ hotels available in Blenheim.

Mount Cook to Blenheim - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Mount Cook to Blenheim by car ferry 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
3h 58m
$79–134
Fly to Woodbourne Airport
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
2h 56m
$85–295
Fly to Picton
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane WLG - PCN
3h 15m
$85–295

Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

75Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Blenheim.

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Distance: 131.8 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries operates a car ferry from Wellington to Picton 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Sounds Air and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) every 2 hours.

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