Trip information

Departure: Makarora, Otago
Arrival: Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Fastest route: 4h 48min
Distance: 139km
Cheapest route: $54
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: GreatSights

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

11:30am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

4h 55min

GreatSights

$54

11:30am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora Country Cafe

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

4h 53min

GreatSights

$54

11:35am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

4h 48min

GreatSights

$54

11:35am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

4h 50min

GreatSights

$54

11:35am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

4:23pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef 58 On Cron Motel

4h 48min

+ 1 layover

$65

11:35am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

2:05pm

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

2h 30min

GreatSights

$36

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

11:35am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

4h 50min

+ 1 layover

$65

11:35am

Makarora, Otago

Makarora

2:05pm

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

2h 30min

GreatSights

$36

0h 30min layover

2:35pm

Bruce Bay, West Coast

Paringa

4:25pm

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Franz Josef YHA

1h 50min

GreatSights

$29

Overview

Travelling from Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier by bus

First departure
11:30am
Avg price
$57.67
Carriers
1
Last arrival
4:25pm

Bus information Makarora - Franz Josef Glacier

The Makarora - Franz Josef Glacier route has approximately 6 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 4h 48min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $54 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Makarora and Franz Josef Glacier 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 Makarora to Franz Josef Glacier by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 4h 48min to cover 139 kilometers.

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

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

  • Avg duration 4h 50min
  • Cheapest price $54

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 11:35am from Makarora and arrives at 4:25pm at Franz Josef YHA. It will take 4h 50min, its price is $65 and the number of changes will be 1.

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

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 4h 55min and the price is $54.

  • Last bus 11:35am
  • Transfers 0

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

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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