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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Kaikōuraby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    7h 15m

  2. Drive 398.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Kaikōuracar car 398.8 km
    4h 53m
    $116–167

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h

  4. Drive, fly, train

    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    3. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train
    11h 33m
    $248–1,290

  5. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus Tekapo to Christchurch Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 55m

Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Kaikoura via Christchurch in around 7h 15m.

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