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How to get fromInvercargill to Lake Tekapoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 26m
    $150–205

  2. Drive  423 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Invercargill to Lake Tekapocar car 423 km
    5h 2m
    $129–186

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    6h 4m
    $267–832

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook
    13h 26m
    $330–455

  5. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane IVC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Tekapobus bus
    8h 40m
    $232–867

Invercargill to Lake Tekapo by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Tekapo via Queenstown and Queenstown in around 8h 26m.

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