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Wellington to Lake Tekapo

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12 h 59 min
661 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Wellington to Lake Tekapo

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Cheapest
By car (661 km)
12 h 59 min
661 km.
from $36
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Rideshare
12 h 59 min
661 km.
from $8.62
Bus, Plane (Fly to Timaru)
3 h 58 min
462 km.
from $167.23
Train, Bus
14 h 38 min
462 km.
from $388.34
Bus, Plane (Fly to Christchurch International Airport)
6 h 51 min
462 km.
from $168.95
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
7 h 52 min
462 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:
$31.85–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

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:
$19.11–$28.03
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$30.58

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:
$105.61–$131.35

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:
$114.67–$296.37
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Lake Tekapo?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington 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 Wellington to Lake Tekapo?

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

How far is it from Wellington to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Wellington and Lake Tekapo is 546 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Lake Tekapo without a car is to car ferry and bus and shuttle which takes 14h 31m and costs $141.30 - $315.22 .

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to Lake Tekapo?

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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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