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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Twizel is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $600 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Twizel is to fly and drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Mount Cook to Twizel?

The distance between Mount Cook and Twizel is 602 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Twizel without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 17h 56m and costs $75 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Mount Cook to Twizel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Twizel?

There are 147+ hotels available in Twizel.

Mount Cook to Twizel - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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

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Fly to Timaru, drive
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)WLG - TIU
2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Twizel
4h 38m
$125–580
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 Twizel
17h 56m
$76–669
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the train from Picton to Rangiora
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Twizel
18h 45m
$303–1,147
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Drive from Picton to Twizel
11h 1m
$246–721
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 Twizel
6h 59m
$270–940

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

13Weekly Services

17h 56mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 602.2 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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 56m.

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