How to travel from Oneroa to Franz Josef, New Zealand

The distance between Oneroa and Franz Josef is around 1,089km (677 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oneroa to Franz Josef by ferry, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Franz JosefOneroa if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK) then take the bus to Franz Josef YHA.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    NZ$325($200)
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Ferry, Plane and Car

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU) then drive to Franz Josef / Waiau.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$585($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Franz Josef.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$275($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and Franz Josef

There are several options for getting from Oneroa to Franz Josef by ferry, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$275 ($165) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$325 ($200).

The distance between Oneroa and Franz Josef is around 1,089km (677 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Oneroa and Franz Josef by ferry, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Oneroa to Franz Josef is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$325 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and Franz Josef is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$275 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to Franz Josef. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK) then take the bus to Franz Josef YHA. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Franz Josef is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 99km (62 miles) from Franz Josef. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oneroa to Franz Josef is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$325 ($200).

How do I get from Oneroa to Franz Josef

Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and Franz Josef

Transport options from Oneroa to Franz Josef
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Bus
6h 10m
NZ$325($200)
3 times a week1,089km (677 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Car
9h 50m
NZ$585($360)
every 30 mins1,454km (904 miles)
Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, plane and bus
11h 35m
NZ$275($165)
3 times a week1,473km (915 miles)

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Airports near Franz Josef

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

HKK
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Franz Josef
CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Distance
191km (118 miles) from Franz Josef
ZQN
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
International Airport
Distance
215km (134 miles) from Franz Josef