There are 2 ways to get from Wānaka to Tapanui by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wānaka to Tapanui is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Wānaka to Tapanui is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Wānaka and Tapanui is 188 km. The road distance is 183 km.
The best way to get from Wānaka to Tapanui without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Wānaka to Tapanui, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wānaka to Tapanui is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Wānaka to Tapanui.
There are three+ hotels available in Tapanui.
What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Tapanui, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Wānaka to Tapanui. However, you can take the bus to Cromwell, take the bus to Ettrick, then take the taxi to Tapanui. Alternatively, you can drive from Wānaka to Tapanui in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $35–50
- Flexi
- $24–190
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Cromwell to Ettrick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
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