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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Arthur’s Passby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Arthur’s Pass by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    5h 50m

  2. Drive 271.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Arthur’s Passcar car 271.1 km
    3h 15m
    $80–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    6h 40m
    $149–242

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Arthurs Pass via Christchurch in around 6h 40m.

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