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Fiordland Outdoors

Multi-Day Track Transport

Routeburn Track Transport

From 120 p/adult Book Now
  1. Bus Bus
  2. Car Car
  • Leave From

    Te Anau / Queenstown

  • Return to

    Queenstown / Te Anau

  • Hut Bookings

    Book your hut tickets through DOC

  • Duration

    1-3 nights

  • Great Walks Season

    15 Nov 2024 - 30 April 2025

  • Man with red backpack walking the Routeburn Track, Fiordland OUtdoors
  • Hiker walking across swing bridge in the National Park, Routeburn Track, Fiordland Outdoors
  • Walking the Routeburn Track, Fiordland Outdoors

Bus transport & car relocation

Routeburn Track Transport

The Routeburn Track is a 2-3 day hike starting at either The Divide (off the Milford road) or the Routeburn Shelter (near Glenorchy) and walked in either direction.

Getting to the Routeburn Track is one thing, but you'll also need to make sure you've arranged your transport back. Transport packages for the Routeburn Track include a bus service or vehicle relocation.

The bus service operates between either end of the track connecting you with Queenstown or Te Anau throughout the Great Walks season.

Travelling in a private vehicle or rental? A vehicle relocation service is the easiest way to get your car to the finishing point. After a three-day hike, seeing your vehicle waiting for you will be a welcome sight. We recommend booking your vehicle transfer as soon as you can, particularly if you are walking the track Routeburn Shelter to the Divide direction as this is very popular and often sells out.

If you need help planning your Routeburn Track transport, we're here to help. We know the area well and can explain your best options.

Routeburn Track transport from Queenstown

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Step 1  Bus or Self-Drive from Queenstown to Routeburn Shelter
Routeburn Map

Depart Queenstown by bus at 8am or 11.15am for the 90min journey, or travel at your own pace by car along the stunning Glenorchy Road. Pass through the township of Glenorchy and continue a further 25 kilometres to the Routeburn Shelter arriving at the start of the track.

Step 2  Routeburn Track Hike
Routeburn Map 2

Hike the 2-3 day Routeburn Track Great Walk.

Step 3  Bus or self-drive from The Divide to Queenstown
Routeburn Map 3

After your hike, the bus will meet you at The Divide car park to pick you up at 3:30pm for a 4-hour return journey to Queenstown. Or you can meet with your vehicle that has been driven around from the Routeburn Shelter for you. This is a fabulous option and often cheaper than buses for more than 3 hikers but make sure you book in plenty of time!

Or steps in reverse  Bus or self-drive to start at the Divide

Consider walking the track from the Te Anau end, with self-drive or bus options to start the track at the Divide through to the Routeburn Shelter - returning to either Queenstown or Te Anau.

Need to know more?

Head over to our Plan & Prepare section for more info on hiking the Routeburn Track.

Find out more

Booking Options

  • Routeburn Track from Queenstown, return by bus

    OUTWARD
    Bus from Queenstown to Routeburn Shelter departing at 8am or 11.15am, travel time 90 mins.

    RETURN
    Departing at 3.30pm from The Divide to Te Anau or Queenstown

    • Bus Bus
    158 adult / 117 child
  • Routeburn Track from Queenstown, via Te Anau, return by bus

    OUTWARD
    Bus from Queenstown to the Divide via Te Anau departing at 6.55am, arriving at the Divide 11am.

    RETURN
    Bus from Routeburn Shelter to Queenstown departing at 9.45am or 2.15pm.

    • Bus Bus
    158 adult / 119 child
  • Routeburn Track from Queenstown, return by car

    OUTWARD
    Self-drive from Queenstown to Routeburn Shelter when it suits you.

    RETURN
    Meet your relocated car at the Divide for your onwards travel in your own time.

    • Car Car
    345 per vehicle relocation + 40 fuel
  • Routeburn Track from Te Anau, return by bus

    OUTWARD
    Bus from Te Anau to The Divide departing at 7.15am (arriving at 8.30am) or 9.45am (arriving 11am).

    RETURN
    Bus from Routeburn Shelter to Queenstown departing at multiple times. Add your connecting 4.35pm bus through to Te Anau for an additional cost.

    • Bus Bus
    From 114 adult + 83 child
  • Routeburn Track from Te Anau, return by car

    OUTWARD
    Self-drive from Te Anau to The Divide when it suits you.

    RETURN
    Meet your relocated car at the Routeburn Shelter for your onwards travel in your own time.

    • Car Car
    325 per vehicle relocation + 40 fuel

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