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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Omarama is to car ferry and bus which costs $75 - $600 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Omarama is to fly and drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Omarama?

The distance between Mount Cook and Omarama is 620 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Omarama without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 18h 9m and costs $75 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Mount Cook to Omarama, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Omarama?

There are 18+ hotels available in Omarama.

Mount Cook to Omarama - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Mount Cook to Omarama by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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, drive
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane WLG - TIU
2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Omaramacar
4h 53m
$125–555
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 Omaramabus
18h 9m
$76–594
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 Omaramabus
19h 5m
$303–1,072
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Omaramacar
11h 21m
$256–721
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 Omaramabus
6h 20m
$200–840
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane WLG - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwellbus
3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Omaramabus
9h 21m
$255–835
Car ferry, bus via Massey University - Wallace Street
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Omaramabus
21h 6m
$221–729

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

7Weekly Services

18h 9mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Omarama.

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Distance: 619.9 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Omarama. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Omarama. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brooklyn Road opposite Nairn Street to Omarama via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 18h 9m.

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