How to travel from Franz Josef to Wellington, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Wellington is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Wellington by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wellington → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$175($105)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Greymouth then take the train to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$365($225)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$180($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Wellington
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Wellington by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$175 ($105) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$190 ($115).
The distance between Franz Josef and Wellington is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Franz Josef and Wellington by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$190 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Wellington is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$175 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Wellington is Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Wellington. Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) (PPQ) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) 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 Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$190 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Wellington
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 55m | NZ$190($115) | 3 times a week | 600km (373 miles) |
| Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, Fly | 9h 55m | NZ$310($190) | 3 times a week | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 45m | NZ$175($105) | 3 times a week | 741km (460 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 17h 20m | NZ$365($225) | 3 times a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10hrs | NZ$180($110) | every 20 mins | 622km (386 miles) |
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Airports near Wellington
The following major airports near Wellington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Wellington
Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Wellington
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Wellington