There are 2 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $55 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tekapo and arriving at Rakaia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Rakaia is 168 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .
The bus from Tekapo to Rakaia takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Lake Tekapo to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Lake Tekapo to Rakaia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rakaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Rakaia is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Rakaia.
There are four+ hotels available in Rakaia.
What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Rakaia, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Tekapo to Rakaia once daily, and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tekapo to Rakaia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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