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Timaru to Lake Tekapo

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1 h 17 min
105 km.
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Schedule

Timaru → Lake Tekapo

03:38
Timaru (New Zealand)
Timaru - Ashburton - Tekapo - Lake Tekapo 2 transfers
Duration: 18 hours 43 min
22:21
Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Timaru - Lake Tekapo
Start
Walk to Timaru, Duration: 7 min
03:45
Timaru
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
04:49
Ashburton
Christchurch - Dunedin
Transfer in Ashburton, 14 hours 31 min
19:20
Ashburton
Duration: 3 hours
22:20
Tekapo
Christchurch - Queenstown
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
07:05
Timaru (New Zealand)
Timaru - Ashburton - Tekapo - Lake Tekapo 2 transfers
Duration: 15 hours 16 min
22:21
Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Timaru - Lake Tekapo
Start
Walk to Timaru, Duration: 25 min
07:30
Timaru
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
08:34
Ashburton
Christchurch - Dunedin
Transfer in Ashburton, 10 hours 46 min
19:20
Ashburton
Duration: 3 hours
22:20
Tekapo
Christchurch - Queenstown
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
03:38
Timaru (New Zealand)
Timaru - Ashburton - Tekapo - Lake Tekapo 2 transfers
Duration: 18 hours 43 min
22:21
Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Timaru - Lake Tekapo
Start
Walk to Timaru, Duration: 7 min
03:45
Timaru
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
04:49
Ashburton
Christchurch - Dunedin
Transfer in Ashburton, 14 hours 31 min
19:20
Ashburton
Duration: 3 hours
22:20
Tekapo
Christchurch - Queenstown
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
07:05
Timaru (New Zealand)
Timaru - Ashburton - Tekapo - Lake Tekapo 2 transfers
Duration: 15 hours 16 min
22:21
Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Timaru - Lake Tekapo
Start
Walk to Timaru, Duration: 25 min
07:30
Timaru
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
08:34
Ashburton
Christchurch - Dunedin
Transfer in Ashburton, 10 hours 46 min
19:20
Ashburton
Duration: 3 hours
22:20
Tekapo
Christchurch - Queenstown
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
03:38
Timaru (New Zealand)
Timaru - Ashburton - Tekapo - Lake Tekapo 2 transfers
Duration: 18 hours 43 min
22:21
Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Timaru - Lake Tekapo
Start
Walk to Timaru, Duration: 7 min
03:45
Timaru
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
04:49
Ashburton
Christchurch - Dunedin
Transfer in Ashburton, 14 hours 31 min
19:20
Ashburton
Duration: 3 hours
22:20
Tekapo
Christchurch - Queenstown
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
03:38
Timaru (New Zealand)
Timaru - Ashburton - Tekapo - Lake Tekapo 2 transfers
Duration: 18 hours 43 min
22:21
Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Timaru - Lake Tekapo
Start
Walk to Timaru, Duration: 7 min
03:45
Timaru
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
04:49
Ashburton
Christchurch - Dunedin
Transfer in Ashburton, 14 hours 31 min
19:20
Ashburton
Duration: 3 hours
22:20
Tekapo
Christchurch - Queenstown
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish

Two ways to Travel from Timaru to Lake Tekapo

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Cheapest
By car (105 km)
1 h 17 min
105 km.
from $5
Other
Rideshare
1 h 17 min
105 km.
from $3.99

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Geraldine to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Geraldine to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo?

The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo?

The fastest way to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

How far is it from Timaru to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Timaru and Lake Tekapo is 129 km. The road distance is 105.9 km.

How do I travel from Timaru to Lake Tekapo without a car?

The best way to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Timaru to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Timaru to Lake Tekapo?

Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Lake Tekapo is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Timaru to Lake Tekapo.

Where can I stay near Lake Tekapo?

There are 321+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
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