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Whanganui to Lake Tekapo

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848 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Whanganui to Lake Tekapo

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (848 km)
15 h 19 min
848 km.
from $46
Other
Rideshare
15 h 19 min
848 km.
from $11.06
Bus, Plane (Bus to Wellington)
8 h 12 min
588 km.
from $192.12
Bus, Train
20 h 53 min
588 km.
from $250.65
Bus, Plane (Bus to Palmerston)
8 h 32 min
588 km.
from $272.64
Bus, Plane (Bus to Wellington)
11 h 5 min
588 km.
from $193.84
Bus, Plane (Bus to Wellington)
12 h 6 min
588 km.
from $181.43

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 Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
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 Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$30.58
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

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

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Shannon to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.39

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 Whanganui to Lake Tekapo?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Tekapo is to bus and fly which costs $92.39 - $315.22 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Tekapo?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Lake Tekapo is to bus and fly and drive which takes 8h 12m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Whanganui and Lake Tekapo is 781 km.

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

The best way to get from Whanganui to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 19h 30m and costs $163.04 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Whanganui 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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