How to travel from Hastings to Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
The distance between Hastings and Lake Tekapo is around 836km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hastings to Lake Tekapo by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Tekapo → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Tekapo.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costNZ$305($185)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Palmerston North then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Tekapo.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$380($235)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Tekapo.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Lake Tekapo.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$255($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Lake Tekapo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Lake Tekapo by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$305 ($185).
The distance between Hastings and Lake Tekapo is around 836km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Hastings and Lake Tekapo by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Lake Tekapo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx NZ$305 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Lake Tekapo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Lake Tekapo. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Tekapo. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Lake Tekapo. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Tekapo. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Lake Tekapo. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Tekapo. instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Lake Tekapo is Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Lake Tekapo. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hastings to Lake Tekapo. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC) then take the bus to Tekapo. instead which will take 6h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Lake Tekapo is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around NZ$305 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Lake Tekapo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | NZ$305($185) | 4 times a week | 836km (520 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 17h 30m | NZ$380($235) | 4 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 25m | NZ$220($135) | 4 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14hrs | NZ$255($155) | 4 times a day | 963km (598 miles) |
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Airports near Lake Tekapo
The following major airports near Lake Tekapo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Lake Tekapo
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Lake Tekapo
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 189km (118 miles) from Lake Tekapo