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How to get fromQT Queenstown to Lake Tekapoby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from QT Queenstown to Lake Tekapo by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Twizelbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    2. Take the taxi from Twizel to Lake Tekapotaxi taxi
    4h
    $311–391

  2. Drive 256.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from QT Queenstown to Lake Tekapocar car 256.9 km
    2h 58m
    $76–109

  3. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook
    9h 10m
    $275–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    4h 11m
    $95–140

QT Queenstown to Lake Tekapo by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from QT Queenstown to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between QT Queenstown, New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?

Cheeky Kiwi Travel operates a shuttle from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo once daily. Tickets cost $275–380 and the journey takes 9h.

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