What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau is to fly and shuttle which costs $190 - $700 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau?

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau is to fly and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $310 - $900.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Te Anau?

The distance between Mount Cook and Te Anau is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau without a car is to car ferry and bus and Tour which takes 29h 34m and costs $500 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Te Anau?

There are 156+ hotels available in Te Anau.

Mount Cook to Te Anau - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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 Queenstown Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)WLG - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anau
6h 5m
$315–880
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 Queenstown
4. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te Anau
24h 39m
$138–821
Car ferry, drive, shuttle, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Drive from Picton to Nelson
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
4. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchange
5. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anau
24h 16m
$451–1,779
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Drive from Picton to Te Anau
15h 4m
$346–861
Car ferry, bus, Tour
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
4. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te Anau
29h 34m
$503–951
Fly to Invercargill, shuttle
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC)WLG - IVC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anau
7h 56m
$196–686

Mount Cook to Te Anau by bus, foot, and car ferry

13Weekly Services

24h 39mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mount Cook to Te Anau.

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Distance: 813.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Te Anau. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Te Anau. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brooklyn Road opposite Nairn Street to Te Anau via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Christchurch, Rolleston, and Frankton Bus Interchange in around 24h 16m.

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