How to travel from Te Anau to Wellington, New Zealand
The distance between Te Anau and Wellington is around 814km (506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Te Anau to Wellington by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wellington → Te Anau if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costNZ$320($195)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$255($155)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$280($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Te Anau and Wellington
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Te Anau to Wellington by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$255 ($155) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$320 ($195).
The distance between Te Anau and Wellington is around 814km (506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Te Anau and Wellington by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Te Anau to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$320 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Te Anau and Wellington is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$255 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Te Anau and Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Te Anau and Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Te Anau to Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Wellington is Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Wellington. Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) (PPQ) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Te Anau to Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Te Anau to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$320 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Te Anau and Wellington
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | NZ$320($195) | 4 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 10m | NZ$255($155) | 4 times a week | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | NZ$280($170) | every 20 mins | 1,072km (666 miles) |
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Airports near Wellington
The following major airports near Wellington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Wellington
Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Wellington
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Wellington