There are 4 ways to get from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
6h 24mDrive 305 km
cheapest- Drive from Jacksons to Lake Tekapocar 305 km
3h 39m$90–129Shuttle, Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Jackson's Retreat to Christchurch International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake TekapoChristchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
7h 5m$229–294Bus
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
7h 13m$241–363
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Tekapo via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Jacksons and Lake Tekapo is 354 km. The road distance is 305 km.
The best way to get from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Jacksons to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Jacksons to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksons to Lake Tekapo is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Jacksons to Lake Tekapo.
There are 386+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
What companies run services between Jacksons, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?
You can take a shuttle from Jackson's Retreat to Lake Tekapo via Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch International Airport, Bus Interchange, and Christchurch in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Arthur's Pass to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Jackson's Retreat to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- 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 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
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