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

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There are 5 ways to get from Twizel to Mount Cook by car, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Drive to Timaru, fly

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    1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    3h 38m
    $127–575

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    16h 46m
    $253–359

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    17h 58m
    $470–837

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Twizel to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    11h 2m
    $306–386

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ZQN - WLG
    5h 50m
    $197–879

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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 Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 16h 46m.

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