How to travel from Franz Josef to Cambridge, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Cambridge is around 974km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Cambridge by bus, plane, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Hamilton (HLZ).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costNZ$505($310)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Cambridge.
- Duration15h 60m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$360($220)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Cambridge by bus, plane, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$360 ($220) and will take around 15h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$505 ($310).
The distance between Franz Josef and Cambridge is around 974km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Franz Josef and Cambridge by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Cambridge is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$505 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Cambridge is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$360 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Franz Josef to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Cambridge is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$505 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | NZ$505($310) | 3 times a week | 974km (605 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 60m | NZ$360($220) | every 20 mins | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Bus, Car, Ferry and Train | 23h 10m | NZ$525($320) | 3 times a week | 1,268km (788 miles) |
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Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Cambridge
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Cambridge