There are 3 ways to get from Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $11 - $17.
The distance between Whataroa and Franz Josef Glacier is 37 km. The road distance is 37.2 km.
The best way to get from Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier is 37 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Whataroa to Franz Josef Glacier.
There are 62+ hotels available in Franz Josef Glacier.
What companies run services between Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Whataroa to Franz Josef once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 44 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Whataroa to Franz Josef
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $28–40
- Flexi
- $14–110
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.


