Trip information

Departure: Queenstown, Otago
Arrival: Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Fastest route: 8h 3min
Distance: 252km
Cheapest route: $79
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: GreatSights

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Sunday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:30am

Queenstown, Otago

Lake Esplanade YHA (Queenstown)

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

8h 55min

GreatSights

$93

7:30am

Queenstown, Otago

Lake Esplanade YHA (Queenstown)

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

8h 53min

GreatSights

$93

8:10am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

8h 15min

GreatSights

$93

8:10am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

8h 13min

GreatSights

$93

8:20am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

8h 5min

GreatSights

$79

8:20am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

8h 3min

GreatSights

$79

8:20am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

8h 3min

+ 1 layover

$92

8:20am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

2:05pm

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

5h 45min

GreatSights

$63

0h 30min layover

2:35pm

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

1h 48min

GreatSights

$29

8:20am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

8h 3min

+ 1 layover

$89

8:20am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

11:00am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

2h 40min

GreatSights

$35

0h 30min layover

11:30am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

4h 53min

GreatSights

$54

Overview

Travelling from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by bus

First departure
7:30am
Avg price
$88.88
Carriers
1
Last arrival
4:23pm

Bus information Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier

The Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier route has approximately 8 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 8h 3min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $79 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier is around 252 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: GreatSights.

  • Trips per day 8
  • Direct trips 6

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 8h 3min to cover 252 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $79 and leaves Frankton (Queenstown). You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go directly to Franz Josef YHA.

  • Avg duration 8h 18min
  • Cheapest price $79

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 8:20am from Frankton (Queenstown) and arrives at 4:23pm at Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel. It will take 8h 3min, its price is $89 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier?

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 8h 55min and the price is $93.

  • Last bus 8:20am
  • Transfers 0

What are the bus stations in Queenstown?

  • Lake Esplanade YHA (Queenstown)
    88 Lake Esplanade
    9300 Queenstown
  • Queenstown
    12 Athol St (in the middle of the car park)
    9300 Queenstown
  • Frankton (Queenstown)
    Queenstown Trail
    Otago 9300
    New Zealand

What are the bus stations in Franz Josef Glacier?

  • Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel
    58 Cron St (New Zealand Apartments)
    7886 Franz Josef
  • Franz Josef YHA
    2-4 Cron St
    7886 Franz Josef
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