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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Invercargillby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Invercargill by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    7h 47m
    $158–212

  2. Drive  423.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Invercargillcar car 423.6 km
    5h 2m
    $129–186

  3. Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    6h 22m
    $231–746

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Queenstownshuttle bus Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    13h 8m
    $330–420

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane ZQN - IVC
    8h 25m
    $274–1,063

Lake Tekapo to Invercargill by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Invercargill via Frankton Bus Hub, Blue Peaks, and Queenstown in around 7h 47m.

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