What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook is to Tour and fly which costs $210 - $480 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook is to drive and fly which takes 3h and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook?

The distance between Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook is 545 km.

How do I travel from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook without a car is to Tour and bus and car ferry which takes 14h 52m and costs $260 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 483+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and Tour

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook by car, plane, shuttle, bus, car ferry, or train

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Drive to Timaru, fly
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1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru (TIU)car
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
3h
$111–542
Tour, bus, car ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
14h 52m
$269–376
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 25m
$450–811
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 23m
$291–364
Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
6h 3m
$218–471
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane ZQN - WLG
6h 31m
$216–854
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
15h 11m
$233–333

Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

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16h 25mAverage Duration

$450Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook.

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Distance: 544.5 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Lake Tekapo to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Christchurch, Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 14h 52m.

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