How to get from Wellington to Glenorchy
4 ways, 19 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Sunday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 34 min | NZ$3–4.5 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 34 min | NZ$32–50 estimated |
| Train | 58 min | NZ$2–9 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 1h 2m | NZ$1–5 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:26 → 09:551h 29m · 1 changeNZ Bus KPNNZ$2–5
- 08:31 → 09:551h 24m · 2 changesTranzit Coachlines 23NZ$3–9
- 08:56 → 09:581h 2m · 1 changeNZ Bus KPNNZ$1–4
- 09:00 → 09:5858 min · 2 changesTranzit Coachlines 29NZ$2–8
- 09:26 → 10:551h 29m · 1 changeNZ Bus KPNNZ$2–5
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Wellington to Glenorchy?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 34 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 19 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Wellington to Glenorchy?
- Bus is the cheapest, from NZ$1. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Wellington to Glenorchy?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 58 min.
- How much is the bus from Wellington to Glenorchy?
- Buses take about 1h 2m and cost NZ$1–5 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Glenorchy from Wellington by road?
- About 23 km, roughly 34 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around NZ$3–4.5; tolls and parking are extra.