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How to get fromRoss to Lake Tekapoby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ross to Lake Tekapo by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, Tour

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ross to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    10h 29m
    $254–386

  2. Drive 396.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ross to Lake Tekapocar car 396.8 km
    4h 42m
    $115–166

  3. Fly, Tour

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake Tekaposhuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $237–682

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ross to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Tekapobus bus
    10h 59m
    $189–316

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ross to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus bus
    11h 15m

Ross to Lake Tekapo by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ross to Lake Tekapo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ross to Tekapo via Kumara Junction and Christchurch in around 10h 59m.

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