There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
6h 35m$125–180Drive 352.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapocar 352.4 km
4h 18m$103–149Bus, Tour
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake TekapoChristchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
6h 5m$190–250
Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo. However, there are services departing from Hanmer Springs and arriving at Tekapo via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Lake Tekapo is 359 km. The road distance is 352.4 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Hanmer Springs station.
Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Lake Tekapo.
There are 386+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Tekapo via Christchurch in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $85–130
- Flexi
- $100–800
- 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
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