There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
6h 35m$129–172Drive 352.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springscar 352.2 km
4h 17m$103–149Tour, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to ChristchurchTekapo to Christchurch Small Group Tour
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
6h 15m$165–215
Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs. However, there are services departing from Tekapo and arriving at Hanmer Springs via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Hanmer Springs is 359 km. The road distance is 352.2 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs, including transfers.
Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Hanmer Springs.
There are 291+ hotels available in Hanmer Springs.
What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tekapo to Hanmer Springs via Christchurch in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Tekapo to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Tekapo to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $85–130
- Flexi
- $100–800
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- [email protected]
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $125–165
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Adult
- $165
- Child
- $125
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