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.
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 Greymouth → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Greymouth.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4hrs | NZ$28($17) | 3 times a week | 174km (108 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | NZ$39($24) | on demand | 173km (107 miles) |
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The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.