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

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

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 ferry and train and bus which takes 16h 42m and costs $390 - $950.

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 19+ hotels available in Omarama.

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

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

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)WLG - TIU
2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Omarama
4h 53m
$125–600
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 Omarama
18h 9m
$76–554
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Picton
2. Take the train from Picton to Rangiora
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
4. Take the bus from Tekapo to Omarama
16h 42m
$395–929
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Drive from Picton to Omarama
11h 21m
$256–691
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)WLG - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Omarama
6h 20m
$260–840
Fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)WLG - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwell
3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Omarama
9h 21m
$255–835
Car ferry, bus via Massey University - Wallace Street
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Omarama
21h 7m
$221–689

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

7Weekly Services

18h 9mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 vehicle from Mount Cook to Omarama via Wellington - Central, Picton, Picton, Rangiora, Christchurch, and Tekapo in around 16h 42m.

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