There are 2 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Timaru is 126 km. The road distance is 105.9 km.
The best way to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Lake Tekapo to Timaru, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tekapo to Timaru is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru.
There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Timaru. However, you can take the bus to Geraldine then take the taxi to Timaru. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Tekapo to Geraldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Tekapo to Geraldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $45–65
- Flexi
- $40–310
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Temuka Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 615 6226
Discover Taxis
- Phone
- +64 27 2910356
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