There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Methven by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tekapo to Ashburtonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
2h 29m$172–235Drive 157.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Tekapo to Methvencar 157.3 km
1h 52m$46–67Tour, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to ChristchurchTekapo to Christchurch Small Group Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methven
6h 7m$145–230
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Methven is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Methven is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tekapo to Methven. However, there are services departing from Tekapo and arriving at Ashburton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Methven is 174 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Methven without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Lake Tekapo to Methven, including transfers.
Lake Tekapo to Methven bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Lake Tekapo to Methven bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ashburton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Methven is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Methven.
There are 88+ hotels available in Methven.
What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Methven, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Tekapo to Ashburton once daily, and the journey takes 2h 4m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Tekapo to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Tekapo to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–85
- Flexi
- $65–480
- 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
- Phone
- +64 3 302 8106
- [email protected]
- Website
- methventravel.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch Airport to Methven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–58
- Schedules at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Book at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Adult (17-64)
- $58
- Backpacker/Student
- $51
- Child (10-16)
- $51
- Kid (2-10)
- $15
- Senior (65+)
- $51
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