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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier is to car ferry and bus which costs $170 - $370 and takes 20h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier is to fly and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier?

The distance between Mount Cook and Fox Glacier is 518 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier without a car is to car ferry and shuttle and bus which takes 17h 34m and costs $340 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fox Glacier?

There are 20+ hotels available in Fox Glacier.

Mount Cook to Fox Glacier - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier by plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, 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.

Fly to Hokitika, bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane WLG - HKK
2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Fox Glacierbus
7h 58m
$135–575
Car ferry, shuttle, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Kumara Junctionshuttle
4. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Fox Glacierbus
17h 34m
$346–964
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacierbus
22h 51m
$661–1,114
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Fox Glaciercar
10h 4m
$231–351
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane WLG - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Fox Glacierbus
11h 19m
$295–1,020
Fly to Timaru, drive
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane WLG - TIU
2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Fox Glaciercar
8h 22m
$200–680
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
3. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus
4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Fox Glacierbus
20h 31m
$171–364

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

7Weekly Services

22h 51mAverage Duration

$661Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Fox Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Hokitika (HKK), walk to Hokitika, then take the bus to Fox Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Massey University - Wallace Street to Fox Glacier via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Westport, Westport, Kumara Junction, and Kumara Junction in around 17h 34m.

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