How to travel from Blenheim to Queenstown, New Zealand

The distance between Blenheim and Queenstown is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Blenheim to Queenstown by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Queenstown.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$115($70)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Tekapo and then to Queenstown.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$270($165)
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Drive

Drive to Queenstown.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and Queenstown

There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Queenstown by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$115 ($70) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$175 ($105).

The distance between Blenheim and Queenstown is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)

It takes around 13h 40m to get from Blenheim and Queenstown by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Queenstown is to drive which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$175 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Queenstown, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$115 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Queenstown. We recommend that you drive to Queenstown. instead which will take 9h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blenheim and Queenstown. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blenheim to Queenstown. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Christchurch. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Blenheim and Queenstown. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blenheim to Queenstown. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch and then to Queenstown. instead which will take 13h 40m.

The closest major airport to Queenstown is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Queenstown. Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) and Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blenheim and Queenstown. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Queenstown is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$115 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Queenstown

Transport options from Blenheim to Queenstown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
13h 40m
NZ$115($70)
4 times a week795km (494 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 55m
NZ$270($165)
4 times a week805km (500 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
NZ$175($105)
on demand787km (489 miles)

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Airports near Queenstown

The following major airports near Queenstown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

ZQN
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Queenstown
WKA
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Queenstown
DUD
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Queenstown