HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Tekapo to Queenstown

by Bus or Car

Tekapo
→
+0 →
Queenstown
Transport search to Queenstown
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
New Zealand Tekapo Queenstown
Tekapo
→
+0 →
Queenstown
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
3 h 2 min
256 km.
from $14
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Tekapo, New Zealand → Queenstown, New Zealand

All
16 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
17 May, Sun
18 May, Mon
19 May, Tue
20 May, Wed
21 May, Thu

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tekapo to Queenstown

Composite routes from Tekapo to Queenstown

Cheapest
3 h 2 min
Car
256 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Twizel to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Tekapo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Twizel to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21
Bus from Tekapo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$31.85

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$211.22–$263.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tekapo to Queenstown?

The cheapest way to get from Tekapo to Queenstown is to bus which costs $18.48 - $35.87 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tekapo to Queenstown?

The fastest way to get from Tekapo to Queenstown is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Tekapo and Queenstown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tekapo and arriving at Queenstown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Tekapo to Queenstown?

The distance between Tekapo and Queenstown is 258 km. The road distance is 256 km.

How do I travel from Tekapo to Queenstown without a car?

The best way to get from Tekapo to Queenstown without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $141.30 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Tekapo to Queenstown?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Tekapo to Queenstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tekapo to Queenstown bus from?

Tekapo to Queenstown bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.

Where does the Tekapo to Queenstown bus arrive?

Tekapo to Queenstown bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Queenstown station.

Can I drive from Tekapo to Queenstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Tekapo to Queenstown is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Tekapo to Queenstown.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $64.61 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search