Trip information

Departure: Queenstown, Otago
Arrival: Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Fastest route: 3h 50min
Distance: 211km
Cheapest route: $33
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: GreatSights,

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Saturday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:30am

Queenstown, Otago

Lake Esplanade YHA (Queenstown)

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

4h 35min

$36

7:30am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

8h 10min

GreatSights

$171

7:55am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7h 45min

+ 1 layover

$141

Multiple companies

7:55am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

8:40am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

0h 45min

$17

0h 25min layover

9:05am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6h 35min

GreatSights

$124

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7h 40min

GreatSights

$124

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

4h 5min

+ 1 layover

$81

Multiple companies

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

10:30am

Omarama, Canterbury

Omarama

2h 30min

GreatSights

$61

0h 20min layover

10:50am

Omarama, Canterbury

Omarama

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

1h 15min

$20

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7h 40min

+ 1 layover

$185

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

9:04am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

1h 4min

GreatSights

$61

0h 1min layover

9:05am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6h 35min

GreatSights

$124

8:05am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

4h 0min

$36

8:10am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7h 30min

+ 1 layover

$165

Multiple companies

8:10am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

9:00am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

0h 50min

$41

0h 5min layover

9:05am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6h 35min

GreatSights

$124

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

3h 50min

$33

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

3h 50min

+ 1 layover

$47

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

10:35am

Omarama, Canterbury

Omarama

2h 20min

$27

0h 15min layover

10:50am

Omarama, Canterbury

Omarama

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

1h 15min

$20

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

3h 50min

+ 1 layover

$46

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

9:09am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

0h 54min

$12

0h 1min layover

9:10am

Cromwell, Otago

Cromwell

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

2h 55min

$34

Overview

Travelling from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo by bus

First departure
7:30am
Avg price
$96.82
Carriers
2
Last arrival
12:05pm

Bus information Queenstown - Lake Tekapo

The Queenstown - Lake Tekapo route has approximately 11 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 3h 50min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $33 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Queenstown and Lake Tekapo is around 211 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: GreatSights, .

  • Trips per day 11
  • Direct trips 5

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 3h 50min to cover 211 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $33 and leaves Frankton (Queenstown). You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go directly to Tekapo Bus Stop.

  • Avg duration 5h 43min
  • Cheapest price $33

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 8:15am from Frankton (Queenstown) and arrives at 12:05pm at Tekapo Bus Stop. It will take 3h 50min, its price is $46 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Queenstown and Lake Tekapo?

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 4h 35min and the price is $36.

  • Last bus 8:15am
  • Transfers 0

What are the bus stations in Queenstown?

  • Lake Esplanade YHA (Queenstown)
    88 Lake Esplanade
    9300 Queenstown
  • Queenstown
    12 Athol St (in the middle of the car park)
    9300 Queenstown
  • Frankton (Queenstown)
    Queenstown Trail
    Otago 9300
    New Zealand

What are the bus stations in Lake Tekapo?

  • Tekapo Bus Stop
    17 Tekapo Twizel Rd (Carpark beside the Lake Tekapo Tavern, SH 8)
    7999 Tekapo
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