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How to get fromTimaru to Lake Wānakaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Lake Wānaka by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Otago Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    9h 48m

  2. Drive 272.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Wānakacar car 272.1 km
    3h 9m
    $80–115

  3. Bus via Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    9h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Lake Wānaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Lake Wānaka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Timaru to Wanaka lakefront via Otago University and Cromwell in around 9h 48m.

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