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How to Travel from

Rotorua to Lake Tekapo

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice 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 Christchurch to Tekapo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
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
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$105.61–$131.35

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$420.47
Plane from Rotorua to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 Rotorua to Lake Tekapo?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Lake Tekapo is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 24h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Lake Tekapo is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Lake Tekapo?

The distance between Rotorua and Lake Tekapo is 1013 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Lake Tekapo without a car is to night bus and car ferry and bus and shuttle which takes 22h 51m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Rotorua 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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