How to travel from Gisborne to Queenstown, New Zealand
The distance between Gisborne and Queenstown is around 1,372km (852 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gisborne to Queenstown by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Queenstown → Gisborne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gisborne (GIS) to Queenstown (ZQN).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNZ$415($255)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Napier and then to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Queenstown.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$285($175)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Queenstown.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$360($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gisborne and Queenstown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gisborne to Queenstown by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$285 ($175) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$415 ($255).
The distance between Gisborne and Queenstown is around 1,372km (852 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,049km (652 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Gisborne and Queenstown by plane.
The quickest way to get from Gisborne to Queenstown is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$415 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Gisborne and Queenstown is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$285 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gisborne and Queenstown. We recommend that you fly from Gisborne (GIS) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gisborne and Queenstown. We recommend that you fly from Gisborne (GIS) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gisborne and Queenstown. Flights depart from Gisborne (GIS) and arrive at Queenstown (ZQN) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Gisborne to Queenstown. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gisborne to Queenstown typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Gisborne (GIS) and and arrive into Queenstown (ZQN).
The closest major airport to Queenstown is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Queenstown. Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) and Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) 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 Gisborne to Queenstown. We recommend that you fly from Gisborne (GIS) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gisborne to Queenstown is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$415 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gisborne and Queenstown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 15m | NZ$415($255) | every 20 mins | 1,372km (852 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | NZ$285($175) | 4 times a week | 1,473km (915 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 30m | NZ$360($220) | 4 times a day | 1,448km (899 miles) |
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Airports near Queenstown
The following major airports near Queenstown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Queenstown
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Queenstown
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 156km (97 miles) from Queenstown