There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
35 min$540Drive 280.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water)car 280.5 km
3h 17m$86–124Bus
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus Queenstown - Milford Sound
6h 43m$110–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Queenstown (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water)280.5 km
3h 17m
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) is to fly which takes 35 min and costs $540.
No, there is no direct bus from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water). However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Milford Sound (Water) is 75 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $110 - $150.
The plane from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airport takes 35 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Frankton Bus Interchange station.
The best way to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) is to fly which takes 35 min and costs $540. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 6h 43m.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Milford Sound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water) is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water).
What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Milford Sound (Water), New Zealand?
Air Milford flies from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airport once daily. Alternatively, GreatSights operates a bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Sound once daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Sound
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $100–140
- Gold
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Queenstown (ZQN) to Milford Sound (Water)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are two+ hotels available in Milford Sound (Water).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Milford Sound (Water). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.