There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Queenstown Airport to Cardrona HotelQueenstown to Wanaka
45 min$11–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown-ZQN to Cardrona38.4 km
29 minDrive 38.4 km
- Drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona38.4 km
29 min$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona38.4 km
29 min$150–190
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona is to bus which costs $11 - $14 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queenstown Airport and arriving at Cardrona Hotel. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Cardrona is 38 km. The road distance is 38.4 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $14.
The bus from Queenstown Airport to Cardrona Hotel takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Queenstown Airport station.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Cardrona Hotel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona is 38 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cardrona.
There are 612+ hotels available in Cardrona.
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Cardrona, New Zealand?
Ritchies Transport operates a bus from Queenstown Airport to Cardrona Hotel twice daily. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- communications@ritchies.co.nz
- Website
- ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Queenstown Airport to Cardrona Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $8–12
- Cash
- $11–14
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Green Cabs Queenstown
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Blue Bubble Taxi
- Phone
- +64 3 450 3000
- Website
- queenstowntaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Cardrona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



