How to Travel from
Tekapo to Wānaka
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Tekapo, New Zealand → Wānaka, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tekapo to Wānaka
Composite routes from Tekapo to Wānaka
Cheapest
2 h 16 min
Car
200 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 43 min
Taxi, Bus
130 km.
from $254.26
4 h 24 min
130 km.
from $39.28
Route Navigator Tekapo - Wānaka
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Continue onto Motuariki Lane
Motuariki Lane, 307 м
307 м
Turn right onto Neil Anderson Way
Neil Anderson Way, 101 м
101 м
Turn right onto Tekapo-Twizel Road
Tekapo-Twizel Road, 167 km 349 м
167 km 349 м
Turn right onto Bells Lane and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
Bells Lane, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 19 km 714 м
19 km 714 м
Turn left onto State Highway 8A and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
State Highway 8A, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
Turn right onto Shortcut Road and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
Shortcut Road, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 2 km 592 м
2 km 592 м
Turn right onto Wānaka Luggate Highway and take SH 6 toward Wānaka, West Coast
Wānaka Luggate Highway, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 6, 8 km 447 м
8 km 447 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 901 м
1 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wānaka Luggate Highway
Wānaka Luggate Highway, 1 km 504 м
1 km 504 м
Keep left onto Ardmore Street and drive toward Town Centre
Ardmore Street, Town Centre, 325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tekapo to Wānaka?
The cheapest way to get from Tekapo to Wānaka is to bus which costs $17.39 - $43.48 and takes 4h 24m.
What is the fastest way to get from Tekapo to Wānaka?
The fastest way to get from Tekapo to Wānaka is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $33.70 - $48.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Tekapo and Wānaka?
No, there is no direct bus from Tekapo to Wānaka. However, there are services departing from Tekapo and arriving at Wanaka lakefront via Cromwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
How far is it from Tekapo to Wānaka?
The distance between Tekapo and Wānaka is 201 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.
How do I travel from Tekapo to Wānaka without a car?
The best way to get from Tekapo to Wānaka without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 .
How long does it take to get from Tekapo to Wānaka?
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Tekapo to Wānaka, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Tekapo to Wānaka bus from?
Tekapo to Wānaka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Train, bus or fly from Tekapo to Wānaka?
The best way to get from Tekapo to Wānaka is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $17.39 - $43.48 . There are no good options to train or fly between Tekapo to Wānaka.
Where does the Tekapo to Wānaka bus arrive?
Tekapo to Wānaka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Cromwell station.
Can I drive from Tekapo to Wānaka?
Yes, the driving distance between Tekapo to Wānaka is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Tekapo to Wānaka.
Where can I stay near Wānaka?
There are 595+ hotels available in Wānaka. Prices start at $70.38 per night.
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