How to travel from Franz Josef to Greymouth, New Zealand

The distance between Franz Josef and Greymouth is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Greymouth by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GreymouthFranz Josef if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Greymouth.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$28($17)
Operated by

GreatSights

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car
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Drive

Drive to Greymouth.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance173km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Greymouth

There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Greymouth by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$28 ($17) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$39 ($24).

The distance between Franz Josef and Greymouth is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Franz Josef and Greymouth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Greymouth is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx NZ$39 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Greymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$28 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Franz Josef and Greymouth. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Greymouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 4hrs.

GreatSights run regular bus services between Franz Josef and Greymouth. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Greymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Greymouth. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Greymouth is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) 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 Franz Josef and Greymouth. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Greymouth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NZ$28 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Greymouth

Transport options from Franz Josef to Greymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
NZ$28($17)
3 times a week174km (108 miles)
Drive
2hrs
NZ$39($24)
on demand173km (107 miles)

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Airports near Greymouth

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

HKK
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Greymouth
WSZ
Westport Airport (WSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Greymouth
CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Greymouth