How to travel from Te Anau to Blenheim, New Zealand

The distance between Te Anau and Blenheim is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Te Anau to Blenheim by bus, plane, train 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Blenheim (BHE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$350($215)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$190($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Tekapo and then to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$345($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Blenheim.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance945km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Te Anau and Blenheim

There are several options for getting from Te Anau to Blenheim by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$190 ($115) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$350 ($215).

The distance between Te Anau and Blenheim is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 664km (413 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Te Anau and Blenheim by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Te Anau to Blenheim is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NZ$350 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Te Anau and Blenheim, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$190 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Te Anau and Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Blenheim (BHE). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Te Anau and Blenheim. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Te Anau to Blenheim. 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 15h 30m.

awesomeNZ and InterCity run regular bus services between Te Anau and Blenheim. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Te Anau to Blenheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Blenheim (BHE). instead which will take 4hrs.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Te Anau and Blenheim. The distance is around 945km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Te Anau to Blenheim is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NZ$350 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Te Anau and Blenheim

Transport options from Te Anau to Blenheim
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
NZ$350($215)
4 times a week896km (557 miles)
Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, plane6h 10m
NZ$410($250)
twice a week1,062km (660 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
NZ$190($115)
4 times a week954km (593 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 35m
NZ$345($210)
4 times a week964km (599 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
NZ$210($130)
on demand945km (588 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