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How to get fromPalmerston North to Lake Tekapoby plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palmerston North to Lake Tekapo by plane, shuttle, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Palmerston to Christchurch International Airport, Tour

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    6h 6m
    $441–926

  2. Train to Wellington, fly to Timaru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    3. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Lake Tekapocar car
    6h 28m
    $166–601

  3. Train, car ferry, bus, Tour

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    17h 37m
    $355–482

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus
    18h 55m
    $511–910

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Lake Tekapocar car
    11h 58m
    $329–427

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus
    18h 15m
    $240–370

Palmerston North to Lake Tekapo by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 673 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Lake Tekapo. However, you can fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the shuttle to Lake Tekapo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmerston North to Lake Tekapo via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Christchurch, and Christchurch in around 17h 37m.

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