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

The cheapest way to get from Omarama to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Omarama to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Omarama to Mount Cook?

The distance between Omarama and Mount Cook is 619 km.

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

The best way to get from Omarama to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 17h 10m and costs $100 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Omarama to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 473+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Omarama to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Omarama to Mount Cook by car, plane, bus, car ferry, 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.

Drive to Timaru, fly
best
1. Drive from Omarama to Timaru (TIU)car
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
3h 49m
$129–575
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Omarama to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
17h 10m
$100–610
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Omarama to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
18h 23m
$317–1,088
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Omarama to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
11h 21m
$258–719
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Omarama to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
5h 16m

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

7Weekly Services

17h 10mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Omarama to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 619.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Omarama to Mount Cook. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omarama to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 17h 10m.

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