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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo

Composite routes from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo

Cheapest
13 h
Car
661 km.
from $36
Other
3 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
461 km.
from $167.23
14 h 45 min
Train, Bus
462 km.
from $416.58
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
461 km.
from $168.95
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
461 km.
from $156.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$239.13
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$543.48

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$206.52
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$32.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$33.70
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$34.78

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

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:
$90.10–$112.05

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:
$97.83–$252.83
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$252.83

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.24

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:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo?

The fastest way to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo is to fly and drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo is 546 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.

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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