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How to get fromHokitika to Lake Tekapoby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hokitika to Lake Tekapo by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, Tour

    best
    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    5h 21m
    $211–631

  2. Drive 370.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hokitika to Lake Tekapocar car 370.5 km
    4h 24m
    $109–157

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Christchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
    9h 29m
    $245–375

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    10h 15m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    9h 59m
    $180–305

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hokitika to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Hokitika to Tekapo via Kumara Junction and Christchurch in around 9h 59m.

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