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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Milford Soundby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Milford Sound by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    5h 36m
    $648–683

  2. Drive 531.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Milford Soundcar car 531.3 km
    6h 8m
    $155–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    10h 14m
    $198–283

  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 Info & Track Queenstown to Milford Soundbus bus Queenstown-Milford Sound
    14h 45m
    $375–495

Lake Tekapo to Milford Sound by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Milford Sound.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange and Milford Sound in around 10h 14m.

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