There are 4 ways to get from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus Wanaka to Queenstown
1h 15m$46Drive 63.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)car 63.6 km
48 min$20–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wānaka to Queenstown (ZQN)63.6 km
48 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)taxi 63.6 km
48 min$250–310
Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wanaka lakefront and arriving at Queenstown Airport. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Wānaka and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 64 km. The road distance is 63.6 km.
The best way to get from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $46.
The bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) bus services, operated by SkyDrive Airport Express, depart from Wanaka lakefront station.
Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) bus services, operated by SkyDrive Airport Express, arrive at Queenstown Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 64 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Wānaka to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
There are 1896+ hotels available in Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand?
SkyDrive Airport Express operates a bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $46 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- info@skydrive.co.nz
- Website
- skydrive.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- skydrive.co.nz
- Book at
- ritchies-queenstown.zaui.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wānaka to Queenstown (ZQN)
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $250–310
Wana Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 926 282
- Website
- wanataxi.co.nz
Yello! Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 443 5555
- Website
- yello.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wānaka and Queenstown Airport (ZQN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.