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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kumara 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 42m
    $293–733

  2. Drive 342 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumara to Lake Tekapocar car 342 km
    4h 3m
    $100–145

  3. 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 36m
    $203–327

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    9h 42m

Kumara to Lake Tekapo by shuttle and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kumara to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 420.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a shuttle from Kumara to Tekapo via Kumara Junction, Kumara Junction, and Christchurch in around 9h 36m.

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