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How to get fromGreymouth to Lake Tekapoby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Greymouth to Lake Tekapo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 20m

  2. Drive 366.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greymouth to Lake Tekapocar car 366.2 km
    4h 23m
    $107–155

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 50m
    $156–265

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 413.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Greymouth to Tekapo via Christchurch in around 8h 50m.

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