The distance between Picton and Te Anau is around 841km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Picton to Te Anau by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Te Anau → Picton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau.
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Take the bus to Christchurch then Frankton Bus Interchange and then to Te Anau.
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Take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Tekapo then Frankton Bus Interchange and then to Te Anau.
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There are several options for getting from Picton to Te Anau by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$215 ($130) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$370 ($225).
The distance between Picton and Te Anau is around 841km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Picton and Te Anau by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Picton to Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$370 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Picton and Te Anau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$215 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Picton and Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Picton and Te Anau. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Picton to Te Anau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Christchurch and Frankton Bus Interchange. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
InterCity and awesomeNZ run regular bus services between Picton and Te Anau. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Picton to Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Te Anau is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Te Anau. Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Picton and Te Anau. The distance is around 973km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Picton to Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$370 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | NZ$370($225) | 4 times a week | 925km (575 miles) |
Fly to Wanaka (WKA), bus | 5h 50m | NZ$855($520) | 3 times a week | 841km (522 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | NZ$400($245) | 4 times a week | 920km (572 miles) |
Bus | 16hrs | NZ$215($130) | 4 times a week | 982km (610 miles) |
Train and Bus | 15h 15m | NZ$360($220) | 4 times a week | 992km (616 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | NZ$215($130) | on demand | 973km (604 miles) |
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The following major airports near Te Anau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.