HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Lake Tekapo to Taupo

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Lake Tekapo
+0
Taupo
Transport search to Taupo
Lake Tekapo
+0
Taupo
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
17 h 29 min
1025 km.
from $56
Composite Route Car Only

Six ways to Travel from Lake Tekapo to Taupo

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
Other

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 Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42
Bus from Rotorua to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
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
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 Taupo
Ave. Duration:
8h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$547.88
Plane from Timaru to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$496.92

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
Train from Rangiora to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.93–$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

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 Taupō?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Taupō is to bus and car ferry which costs $97.83 - $271.74 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Taupō is to drive and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $141.30 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Lake Tekapo to Taupō?

The distance between Lake Tekapo and Taupō is 844 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Taupō without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and taxi which takes 21h 49m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lake Tekapo to Taupō, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taupō?

There are 482+ hotels available in Taupō. Prices start at $64.67 per night.
+0