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.
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 Blenheim → Aoraki Mount Cook National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim.
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Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Blenheim.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Train | 9h 40m | NZ$225($140) | 4 times a week | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 50m | NZ$90($56) | 4 times a week | 589km (366 miles) |
Bus via Greymouth | 12h 35m | NZ$115($69) | 3 times a week | 656km (408 miles) |
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The following major airports near Blenheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.