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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Kimbellby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Kimbell by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Fairliebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Fairlie to Kimbelltaxi taxi
    30 min
    $81–108

  2. Drive  35.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Kimbellcar car 35.1 km
    25 min
    $12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Tekapo to Kimbelltaxi taxi 35.1 km
    25 min
    $140–170

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Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Kimbell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.1 km
  • Duration: 30 min

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Kimbell. However, you can take the bus to Fairlie then take the taxi to Kimbell. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Tekapo to Kimbell in around 25 min.

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