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

The cheapest way to get from Twizel to Mount Cook is to bus and fly which costs $85 - $350 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Twizel to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Twizel to Mount Cook?

The distance between Twizel and Mount Cook is 602 km.

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

The best way to get from Twizel to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 45m and costs $75 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Twizel to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 480+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Twizel to Mount Cook - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Twizel to Mount Cook by car, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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Drive to Timaru, fly
best
1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)car
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
3h 33m
$125–576
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 45m
$77–667
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
17h 56m
$304–1,145
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Twizel to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
11h 2m
$248–705
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
5h 55m
$199–888
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
8h 8m
$85–344

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

13Weekly Services

16h 45mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Twizel to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 602.2 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Twizel 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 Twizel to Massey University - Wallace Street via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop A in around 16h 45m.

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