There are 3 ways to get from Methven to Lake Tekapo by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ashburton to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
2h 45m$179–226Drive 157.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Methven to Lake Tekapocar 157.4 km
1h 53m$47–67Shuttle, Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake TekapoChristchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
5h 57m$170–263
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methven to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Methven to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Methven to Lake Tekapo. However, there are services departing from Ashburton and arriving at Tekapo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Methven and Lake Tekapo is 174 km. The road distance is 157.4 km.
The best way to get from Methven to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Methven to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Methven to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ashburton station.
Methven to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tekapo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methven to Lake Tekapo is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Methven to Lake Tekapo.
There are 386+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
What companies run services between Methven, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Ashburton to Tekapo once daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Ashburton to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Ashburton to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $60–85
- Flexi
- $65–480
- Phone
- +64 3 302 8106
- [email protected]
- Website
- methventravel.co.nz
Shuttle from Methven to Christchurch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–58
- Schedules at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Book at
- methventravel.co.nz
- Adult (17-64)
- $58
- Backpacker/Student
- $51
- Child (10-16)
- $51
- Kid (2-10)
- $15
- Senior (65+)
- $51
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- [email protected]
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–199
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.rezdy.com
- Adult
- $199
- Child
- $150
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