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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru is to fly and bus which costs $85 - $390 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Oamaru?

The distance between Mount Cook and Oamaru is 545 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 16h 44m and costs $75 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oamaru?

There are 89+ hotels available in Oamaru.

Mount Cook to Oamaru - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru by plane, bus, car ferry, 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 Timaru, bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)WLG - TIU
2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamaru
4h 59m
$125–610
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamaru
16h 44m
$76–584
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the train from Picton to Rangiora
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamaru
17h 41m
$303–1,062
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Drive from Picton to Oamaru
10h 46m
$236–701
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)WLG - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamaru
6h 59m
$265–870
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)WLG - CHC
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamaru
7h 53m
$86–383

Mount Cook to Oamaru by bus, foot, and car ferry

13Weekly Services

16h 44mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 545.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Oamaru. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Oamaru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brooklyn Road opposite Nairn Street to Oamaru via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 16h 44m.

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