There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to TekapoChristchurch - Queenstown
5h 37m$45–128Drive 145.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo145.6 mi
3h 10m$41–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Christchurch-CHC to Lake Tekapo145.6 mi
3h 10mTour
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Lake TekapoChristchurch to Tekapo Small Group Tour
5h 8m$128–173
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lake Tekapo is 160 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.
The best way to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Lake Tekapo.
There are 359+ hotels available in Lake Tekapo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lake Tekapo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Christchurch Airport (CHC), New Zealand and Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region 7999, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Tekapo once daily. Tickets cost $2–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. GreatSights also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $50–75
- Flexi
- $60–450
- Phone
- +64 9 390 7380
- bookings@cheekykiwitravel.com
- Website
- cheekykiwitravel.com
Shuttle from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $87–115
- Schedules at
- cheekykiwitravel.com
- Book at
- cheekykiwitravel.com
- Adult
- $115
- Child
- $87
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