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Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park

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16 h 53 min
982 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park

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Cheapest
By car (982 km)
16 h 53 min
982 km.
from $54
Other
Rideshare
16 h 53 min
982 km.
from $12.81
Plane
10 h 53 min
678 km.
from $263.82
Bus, Train
20 h 48 min
678 km.
from $391.21
Bus, Plane (Bus to Christchurch International Airport)
12 h 19 min
678 km.
from $259.05
Bus, Plane (Bus to Christchurch International Airport)
12 h 42 min
678 km.
from $317.75
Bus, Plane (Bus to Christchurch International Airport)
13 h 9 min
678 km.
from $308.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tekapo to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$36.95
Bus from Tekapo to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$38.22
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Wellington - Central to Waiouru
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$40.77
Bus from Rotorua to Turangi
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Tekapo to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.78–$126.59

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$293.05
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$382.24

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$285.61

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$108.30
Train from Palmerston North to National
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45
Train from Hamilton to National
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.88–$76.45

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park is to bus and car ferry which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 22h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park is to drive and fly and train which takes 10h 53m and costs $163.04 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park?

The distance between Lake Tekapo and Tongariro National Park is 907 km.

How do I travel from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 20h 48m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Tekapo to Tongariro National Park?

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Where can I stay near Tongariro National Park?

There are 37+ hotels available in Tongariro National Park. Prices start at $16.27 per night.
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