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

The cheapest way to get from Balclutha to Mount Cook is to drive and car ferry which costs $380 - $500 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balclutha to Mount Cook is to drive and car ferry which takes 13h 10m and costs $380 - $500.

How far is it from Balclutha to Mount Cook?

The distance between Balclutha and Mount Cook is 696 km.

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

The best way to get from Balclutha to Mount Cook without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 20h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Balclutha to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 488+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Balclutha to Mount Cook - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

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

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Balclutha to Dunedin Airportbus
2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane DUD - WLG
3h 29m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Balclutha to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
13h 10m
$384–497
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Balclutha to Dunedinbus
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Church Cornerbus
3. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
20h 11m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Balclutha to Dunedinbus
2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
20h 28m

Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG) flights

35Weekly Planes

2h 22mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Balclutha to Mount Cook. However, you can take the bus to Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) 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 Balclutha to Taranaki Street via Dunedin, Church Corner, Rangiora, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop A in around 20h 11m.

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