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Hamilton to Lake Tekapo

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Eight ways to Travel from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (1 174 km)
19 h
1174 km.
from $64
Other
Rideshare
19 h
1174 km.
from $15.31
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Timaru)
6 h 39 min
800 km.
from $261.21
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
9 h 30 min
800 km.
from $149.08
Train, Bus
24 h 12 min
800 km.
from $540.17
Bus, Plane (Fly Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
8 h 3 min
800 km.
from $309.58
Plane
8 h
800 km.
from $339.84
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
8 h 40 min
800 km.
from $208.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$206.52
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$402.17
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$336.96
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$228.26
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$217.39

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$52.17
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$38.04
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$31.52
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$33.70

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.83–$107.99

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$243.65

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$130.43

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo is to bus and fly which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo is to fly and drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $103.26 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Hamilton and Lake Tekapo is 905 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 24h 11m and costs $173.91 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Hamilton to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lake Tekapo?

There are 321+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo. Prices start at $66.20 per night.
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