There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
4h 20mDrive 223.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapocar 223.1 km
2h 38m$65–94Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake TekapoChristchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
4h 37m$151–202Bus via Westfield Riccarton
- Take the bus from Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr to Westfield Riccartonbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
6h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo. However, there are services departing from Rolleston and arriving at Tekapo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Christchurch (Station) and Lake Tekapo is 222 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rolleston station.
Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tekapo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Christchurch (Station) to Lake Tekapo.
There are 384+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Rolleston to Tekapo once daily, and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- [email protected]
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–199
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Adult
- $199
- Child
- $150
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr to Westfield Riccarton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
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