There are 3 ways to get from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Cromwell to Twizelbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the taxi from Twizel to Lake Tekapotaxi
4h 22m$292–365Drive 225.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Alexandra to Lake Tekapocar 225.1 km
2h 33m$66–96Bus
- Take the bus from Cromwell to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
4h 34m$80–110
Alexandra to Lake Tekapo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo. However, there are services departing from Alexandra and arriving at Tekapo via Cromwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Alexandra and Lake Tekapo is 231 km. The road distance is 225.1 km.
The best way to get from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $290 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Alexandra to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Cromwell station.
Alexandra to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tekapo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandra to Lake Tekapo is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Alexandra to Lake Tekapo.
There are 386+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
What companies run services between Alexandra, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Cromwell to Tekapo once daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Cromwell to Twizel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–85
- Flexi
- $65–480
Bus from Cromwell to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $80–110
- Flexi
- $90–700
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Cromwell to Twizel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Cromwell to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $230–280
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