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How to get fromTimaru to Mount Cookby plane, bus, car ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Timaru to Mount Cook by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    1h 56m
    $125–565

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 38m
    $76–576

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    15h 51m
    $304–1,054

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Timaru to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    9h 45m
    $213–654

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) once daily.

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