How to travel from Twizel to Wellington, New Zealand
The distance between Twizel and Wellington is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Twizel to Wellington by bus, plane, 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 Wellington → Twizel 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).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costNZ$285($175)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$165($100)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$275($165)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$200($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Twizel and Wellington
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Twizel to Wellington by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$140 ($87) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$285 ($175).
The distance between Twizel and Wellington is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Twizel and Wellington by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Twizel to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$285 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Twizel and Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$140 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Twizel 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 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Twizel 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 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Twizel 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 4h 35m.
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 Twizel 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 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Twizel to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$285 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Twizel and Wellington
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 35m | NZ$285($175) | 4 times a week | 843km (524 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 6h 50m | NZ$140($87) | 4 times a week | 609km (379 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14hrs | NZ$165($100) | 4 times a week | 723km (449 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 40m | NZ$275($165) | 4 times a week | 737km (458 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 10m | NZ$200($125) | every 20 mins | 716km (445 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