The distance between Franz Josef and Wanaka is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Wanaka 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 Wanaka → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Wanaka.
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There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Wanaka by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$46 ($28) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$64 ($39).
The distance between Franz Josef and Wanaka is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Franz Josef and Wanaka by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Wanaka is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$64 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Wanaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$46 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Wanaka. We recommend that you drive to Wanaka. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Franz Josef and Wanaka. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Wanaka with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 6h 25m.
GreatSights run regular bus services between Franz Josef and Wanaka. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Wanaka. We recommend that you take the bus to Wanaka. instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Wanaka is Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Wanaka. Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) and Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) 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 Wanaka. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Wanaka is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$46 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 6h 25m | NZ$46($28) | 3 times a week | 285km (177 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | NZ$64($39) | on demand | 285km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wanaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.