How to travel from Cambridge to Queenstown, New Zealand

The distance between Cambridge and Queenstown is around 1,040km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$525($320)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Queenstown.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NZ$445($270)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Queenstown

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Queenstown by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$525 ($320).

The distance between Cambridge and Queenstown is around 1,040km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Cambridge and Queenstown by plane.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Queenstown is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$525 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Queenstown is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Queenstown. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Queenstown. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cambridge and Queenstown. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and arrive at Queenstown (ZQN) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Cambridge to Queenstown. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cambridge to Queenstown typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and and arrive into Queenstown (ZQN).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cambridge to Queenstown. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Queenstown is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$525 ($320).

How do I get from Cambridge to Queenstown

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Queenstown

Transport options from Cambridge to Queenstown
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
NZ$525($320)
every 20 mins1,040km (646 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
NZ$220($135)
every 20 mins1,175km (730 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 10m
NZ$445($270)
4 times a day1,414km (879 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cambridge and Queenstown

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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