How to Travel from
Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo
by Route or Car
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Saint Arnaud, New Zealand → Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo
Composite routes from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo
Cheapest
6 h 52 min
Car
570 km.
from $31
Other
5 h 14 min
Taxi, Plane
309 km.
from $421.17
10 h 14 min
Train, Bus
309 km.
from $350.18
Route Navigator Saint Arnaud - Lake Tekapo
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43 м
43 м
Turn slight right
44 м
44 м
Turn slight left
19 м
19 м
Turn right onto Main Road Saint Arnaud
Main Road Saint Arnaud, 25 km 972 м
25 km 972 м
Turn left onto Kawatiri - Murchison Highway and take SH 6 toward Murchison, Westport
Kawatiri - Murchison Highway, Murchison, Westport, SH 6, 46 km 716 м
46 km 716 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Greymouth, Westport
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Greymouth, Westport, SH 6, 40 km 338 м
40 km 338 м
Turn left onto State Highway 69
State Highway 69, 33 km 788 м
33 km 788 м
Turn right onto Potter Street
Potter Street, 63 km 353 м
63 km 353 м
Turn left onto Arnold Valley Road and drive toward Moana, Christchurch
Arnold Valley Road, Moana, Christchurch, 53 km 317 м
53 km 317 м
Turn left onto Ōtira Highway and take SH 73 toward Arthur's Pass, Christchurch
Ōtira Highway, Arthur's Pass, Christchurch, SH 73, 94 km 336 м
94 km 336 м
Turn sharp right onto Lyndon Road and drive toward Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge
Lyndon Road, Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge, 21 km 987 м
21 km 987 м
Turn left onto Coleridge Road
Coleridge Road, 13 km 550 м
13 km 550 м
Keep right onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 5 km 474 м
5 km 474 м
Turn right onto Rakaia Gorge Road
Rakaia Gorge Road, 76 km 615 м
76 km 615 м
Continue onto Main North Road and take SH 79, 72 toward Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook
Main North Road, Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook, SH 79, 72, 5 km 450 м
5 km 450 м
Continue onto Waihi Terrace
Waihi Terrace, 1 km 747 м
1 km 747 м
Turn right onto Wilson Street
Wilson Street, 361 м
361 м
Turn left onto Lewis Street
Lewis Street, 119 м
119 м
Turn right onto Cox Street
Cox Street, 45 km 237 м
45 km 237 м
Turn right onto Mount Cook Road and take SH 8 toward Lake Tekapo, Aoraki (Mount Cook)
Mount Cook Road, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki (Mount Cook), SH 8, 43 km 807 м
43 km 807 м
Turn right
15 м
15 м
Turn left onto Rapuwai Lane
Rapuwai Lane, 173 м
173 м
Turn right
60 м
60 м
Turn right
19 м
19 м
Continue onto Motuariki Lane
Motuariki Lane, 63 м
63 м
Turn left
41 м
41 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
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:
$20.39–$36.95
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$35.68
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$38.22
GreatSights
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Christchurch to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.78–$126.59
Nelson Lakes Shuttles
Bus from Saint Arnaud to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$127.22–$636.09
Bus from Saint Arnaud to Kaikōura
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$114.49–$572.49
Bus from Saint Arnaud to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$57.25–$286.25
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Nelson Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80
Train operators
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$285.61
Train from Blenheim to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.56–$285.61
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo?
The cheapest way to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 6h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo?
The fastest way to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $195.65 - $445.65 .
How far is it from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo?
The distance between Saint Arnaud and Lake Tekapo is 552 km. The road distance is 570.2 km.
How do I travel from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo without a car?
The best way to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo without a car is to shuttle which takes 8h 30m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo?
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Can I drive from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo?
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo is 570 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tekapo.
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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