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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Greymouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Greymouth 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 Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    8h 20m

  2. Drive 366.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Greymouthcar car 366.1 km
    4h 23m
    $107–155

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    8h 40m
    $159–262

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 413.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Greymouth via Christchurch in around 8h 40m.

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