There are 2 ways to get from Timaru to Mount Cook Village by bus or car
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Timaru to Mount Cook Village by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook Village is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook Village is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Mount Cook Village. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Haka House Mt Cook via Ashburton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Timaru and Mount Cook Village is 321 km. The road distance is 209.2 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Mount Cook Village without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Timaru to Mount Cook Village, including transfers.
Timaru to Mount Cook Village bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Mount Cook Village bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ashburton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Mount Cook Village is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Timaru to Mount Cook Village.
There are six+ hotels available in Mount Cook Village.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Mount Cook Village, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Timaru to Haka House Mt Cook via Ashburton in around 6h 36m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Timaru to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Ashburton to Haka House Mt Cook
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $95–130
- Flexi
- $110–850
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