Trip information

Departure: Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Arrival: Makarora, Otago
Fastest route: 5h 0min
Distance: 139km
Cheapest route: $54
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: GreatSights

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Wednesday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:36am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

12:50pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

5h 14min

GreatSights

$54

7:36am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

12:44pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

5h 8min

GreatSights

$54

7:36am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

12:44pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

5h 8min

+ 1 layover

$65

7:36am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

9:35am

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

1h 59min

GreatSights

$29

0h 30min layover

10:05am

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

12:44pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

2h 39min

GreatSights

$36

7:36am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

12:50pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

5h 14min

+ 1 layover

$65

7:36am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

9:35am

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

1h 59min

GreatSights

$29

0h 30min layover

10:05am

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

12:50pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

2h 45min

GreatSights

$36

7:44am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

12:44pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

5h 0min

GreatSights

$54

7:44am

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

12:50pm

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

5h 6min

GreatSights

$54

Overview

Travelling from Franz Josef Glacier to Makarora by bus

First departure
7:36am
Avg price
$57.67
Carriers
1
Last arrival
12:50pm

Bus information Franz Josef Glacier - Makarora

The Franz Josef Glacier - Makarora route has approximately 6 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 0min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $54 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Franz Josef Glacier and Makarora is around 139 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: GreatSights.

  • Trips per day 6
  • Direct trips 4

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

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 5h 0min to cover 139 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $54 and leaves Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go directly to Makarora Country Cafe.

  • Avg duration 5h 8min
  • Cheapest price $54

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 7:44am from Franz Josef YHA and arrives at 12:50pm at Makarora Country Cafe. It will take 5h 6min, its price is $54 and the number of changes will be 0.

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

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 5h 14min and the price is $54.

  • Last bus 7:44am
  • Transfers 0

What are the bus stations in Franz Josef Glacier?

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

What are the bus stations in Makarora?

  • Makarora
    5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Rd (Department of Conservation Information Centre)
    9382 Makarora
  • Makarora Country Cafe
    5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Rd
    9382 Makarora
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