There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Waimate by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Waimate Turn Offbus Christchurch - Dunedin
6h 29mDrive 135.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Tekapo to Waimatecar 135.3 km
1h 35m$42–60Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Tekapo to Fairliebus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Drive from Fairlie to Waimatecar
1h 29m$74–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Waimate is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Waimate is to bus and drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tekapo to Waimate. However, there are services departing from Tekapo and arriving at Waimate Turn Off via Rolleston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Waimate is 388 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Waimate without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Lake Tekapo to Waimate, including transfers.
Lake Tekapo to Waimate bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tekapo station.
Lake Tekapo to Waimate bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Waimate is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Waimate.
There are 17+ hotels available in Waimate.
What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Waimate, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tekapo to Waimate via Rolleston and Waimate Turn Off in around 6h 29m.
- 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 Waimate Turn Off
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tekapo to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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