How to travel from Cambridge to Te Anau, New Zealand
The distance between Cambridge and Te Anau is around 1,198km (745 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Te Anau by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Te Anau → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNZ$605($370)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Te Anau.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$490($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Te Anau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Te Anau by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$305 ($185) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$605 ($370).
The distance between Cambridge and Te Anau is around 1,198km (745 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,055km (655 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Cambridge and Te Anau by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$605 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Te Anau is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$305 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Te Anau is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Te Anau. Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) 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 Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$605 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Te Anau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | NZ$605($370) | 4 times a week | 1,198km (745 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | NZ$305($185) | 4 times a week | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 55m | NZ$490($300) | 4 times a day | 1,573km (977 miles) |
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Airports near Te Anau
The following major airports near Te Anau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Te Anau
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from Te Anau
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Te Anau