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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaiki Resortbus bus
    10h

  2. Drive 410.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Punakaikicar car 410.7 km
    4h 52m
    $120–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Punakaikibus bus
    10h 25m

  4. Tour, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Punakaikishuttle bus
    7h 42m
    $300–740

  5. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus Tekapo to Christchurch Small Group Tour
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Punakaikishuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $215–280

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tekapo to Punakaiki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 456.5 km
  • Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Punakaiki via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 10h 25m.

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