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.
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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Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Blenheim (BHE).
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Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Christchurch and then to Blenheim.
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Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Tekapo and then to Christchurch then take the train to Blenheim.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | NZ$350($215) | 4 times a week | 896km (557 miles) |
Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, plane | 6h 10m | NZ$410($250) | twice a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | NZ$190($115) | 4 times a week | 954km (593 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 35m | NZ$345($210) | 4 times a week | 964km (599 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | NZ$210($130) | on demand | 945km (588 miles) |
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The following major airports near Blenheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.