There are 3 ways to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washdyke to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Tekapobus Christchurch - Queenstown
6h 13mDrive 96.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapocar 96.8 km
1h 14m$28–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Timaru-TIU to Lake Tekapo96.8 km
1h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo. However, there are services departing from Washdyke and arriving at Tekapo via Rolleston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Timaru Airport (TIU) and Lake Tekapo is 345 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.
The best way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Washdyke station.
Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Lake Tekapo.
There are 384+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
What companies run services between Timaru Airport (TIU), New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Tekapo via Washdyke and Rolleston in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Washdyke to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rolleston to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Timaru-TIU to Lake Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Timaru Airport (TIU) and Lake Tekapo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.