How to travel from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim, New Zealand

The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 9h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim by bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BlenheimAoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$225($140)
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Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Blenheim.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$90($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim

There are several options for getting from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim by bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$90 ($56) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$225 ($140).

The distance between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim by bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 9h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$225 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$90 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim. instead which will take 9h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tekapo and Christchurch. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

InterCity and GreatSights run regular bus services between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim. Buses run on demand and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim. instead which will take 9h 40m.

The closest major airport to Blenheim is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Blenheim. Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) 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 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim. instead which will take 9h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$225 ($140).

How do I get from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim

Compare travel optionsbetween Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Blenheim

Transport options from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to Blenheim
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train
9h 40m
NZ$225($140)
4 times a week598km (372 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
NZ$90($56)
4 times a week589km (366 miles)
Bus via Greymouth12h 35m
NZ$115($69)
3 times a week656km (408 miles)

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Airports near Blenheim

The following major airports near Blenheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

BHE
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Blenheim
PCN
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Blenheim
WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Blenheim