There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Washdykebus Christchurch - Dunedin
5h 45mDrive 96.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU)car 96.6 km
1h 13m$28–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lake Tekapo to Timaru-TIU96.6 km
1h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU). However, there are services departing from Tekapo and arriving at Washdyke via Rolleston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Timaru Airport (TIU) is 344 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU), including transfers.
Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU).
There are 99+ hotels available in Timaru Airport (TIU).
What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Timaru Airport (TIU), New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tekapo to Timaru Airport (TIU) via Rolleston and Washdyke in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tekapo to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rolleston to Washdyke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lake Tekapo to Timaru-TIU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Tekapo and Timaru Airport (TIU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.