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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru is to car ferry and bus which costs $85 - $600 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru is to car ferry and drive which takes 10h 48m and costs $230 - $700.

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 43m and costs $85 - $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 35+ 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)plane WLG - TIU
2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamarubus
4h 59m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus
16h 43m
$85–560
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus
17h 38m
$306–1,059
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Oamarucar
10h 48m
$236–691
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane WLG - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus
6h 59m
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane WLG - CHC
2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus
7h 54m

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

13Weekly Services

16h 43mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Oamaru.

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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 43m.

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