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How to get fromMount Cook to Twizelby plane, car, car ferry, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Cook to Twizel by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Timaru, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Twizelcar car
    4h 38m
    $115–545

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Twizelbus bus
    17h 55m
    $76–669

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Twizelbus bus
    18h 44m
    $303–1,147

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Twizelcar car
    11h 2m
    $236–701

  5. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Twizelbus bus
    6h 59m
    $180–990

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Cook to Twizel. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then drive to Twizel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Massey University - Wallace Street to Twizel via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 17h 55m.

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