How to travel from Milford Sound to Greymouth, New Zealand

The distance between Milford Sound and Greymouth is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 30m.

2 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Christchurch and then to Greymouth.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$185($110)
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Drive

Drive to Greymouth.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milford Sound and Greymouth

There are several options for getting from Milford Sound to Greymouth by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$185 ($110) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$175 ($110).

The distance between Milford Sound and Greymouth is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 16h 45m to get from Milford Sound and Greymouth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milford Sound to Greymouth is to drive which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$175 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Milford Sound and Greymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$185 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Milford Sound and Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 9h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milford Sound and Greymouth. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milford Sound to Greymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankton Bus Interchange and Christchurch. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

awesomeNZ, InterCity and Atomic Travel run regular bus services between Milford Sound and Greymouth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milford Sound to Greymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Christchurch and then to Greymouth. instead which will take 16h 45m.

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 Milford Sound and Greymouth. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milford Sound to Greymouth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$185 ($110).

How do I get from Milford Sound to Greymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Milford Sound and Greymouth

Transport options from Milford Sound to Greymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
16h 45m
NZ$185($110)
4 times a week1,019km (633 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
NZ$175($110)
on demand797km (495 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